Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford S-MAX

2.5 i 20V

220 hp2522 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2006-2010
VS

Ford C-MAX II

1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
220hp164kW
182hp136kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
44.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,626mm64in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
854L
432L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
1,723L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V5,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
44.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 38 hp more than Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
230 km/h
143 mph
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V7.9 s
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 3.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
745 km
463 mi
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
887 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
220 hp
164 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
8.5 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,626 mm
64.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
FordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordC-MAX II1.6 EcoBoost
Power
220 hp
164 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
854 L
30.2 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,626 mm
64.0 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
887 km
551 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
854 L
30.2 cu ft
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 422 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford C-MAX II 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Is 371 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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