Volkswagen Sharan 2000 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.4 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Sharan is 14 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Sharan, so Volkswagen Sharan quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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