Renault Grand Espace 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford S-Max. Despite the higher power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.2 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 Grand Espace could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 9 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 398 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 950 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3600 | |
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