Renault Espace 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Espace is 11 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 563 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 760 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
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