Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 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: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla Verso engine produces 24 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla Verso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 820 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 | 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 Corolla 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 Corolla Verso 2004 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 Corolla Verso 2004 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: | 4.36 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is smaller. Toyota Corolla Verso is 41 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla Verso is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 423 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla Verso is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Toyota Corolla Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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