Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford S-Max. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.1 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 Sharan could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is larger. Volkswagen Sharan is 8 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 885 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 885 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2430 litres | 2000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space (by 15 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`340 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`719 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 621 kg | 815 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Ford S-Max is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford S-Max, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6400 | |
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