Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis Verso engine produces 24 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis Verso could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford S-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Avensis Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford S-Max 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine 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: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
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Toyota Avensis Verso is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Avensis Verso is 8 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis Verso is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2422 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 572 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis Verso is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Toyota Avensis Verso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
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