Volkswagen Touran 2015 vs Ford S-Max 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 8 NM more 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): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touran can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Touran version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is smaller. Volkswagen Touran is 27 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 834 litres | 965 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1980 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Ford S-Max has more luggage space. Volkswagen Touran has 131 litres less trunk space than the Ford S-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.5 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`130 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 18 400 | |
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