Volkswagen Touran 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Touran) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford S-Max) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford S-Max, but torque is 100 NM less than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is smaller. Volkswagen Touran is 36 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 695 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 2100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 111 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Volkswagen Touran can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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