Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

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
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,681 kg
    3,706 lb
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
96.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
854L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-TurboPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
48.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 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
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
240 hp
179 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo has 20 hp more than Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: 20 hp (15 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
500 Nm
369 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
1,704 kg
3,757 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
216 km/h
134 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo8.7 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo has more power, Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo: 0.8 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 3.1 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
1,111 km
690 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
240 hp
179 kW
8.7 s
216 km/h
134 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.7 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
854 L
30.2 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord S-MAX 2.5 i 20VFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 554 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBlue Bi-Turbo

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 366 km (228 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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