Volkswagen Touran 2004 vs Ford C-Max 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran engine produces 4 HP more power than Ford C-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-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: | 4.39 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: | 649 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`210 | 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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