Volkswagen Touran 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 210 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 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 110 NM less than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| 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, if possible |
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: | 2`090 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`423 kg | 1`744 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 667 kg | 761 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touran load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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