Volkswagen Touran 2004 vs Ford C-Max 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Ford C-Max. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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 C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Touran 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Volkswagen Touran is 6 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Volkswagen Touran can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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