Volkswagen Touran 2005 vs Ford C-Max 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 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 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
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The Ford C-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 C-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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.59 m | |
| Volkswagen Touran is 2 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touran has 145 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 369 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): | no data | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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