Renault Modus 2008 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 18 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Modus could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fusion engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller, but higher. Renault Modus is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1175 litres | |
| Renault Modus has 120 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 127 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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