Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsFord S-MAX II 2.0 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 S-MAX II

2.0 EcoBoost

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    345 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    886 km
    551 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

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 performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
345Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
97.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
854L
285L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
180g/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 S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford S-MAX II 2.0 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost5,400 rpm2,300-4,900 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
39.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
240 hp
179 kW

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost 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 S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost: 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
345 Nm
254 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
226 km/h
140 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost8.4 s

Although Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost 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 S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost: 0.5 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 1.5 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
886 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
240 hp
179 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.4 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 EcoBoost
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 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
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
7 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
886 km
551 mi
CO2 score
-
180 g/km
Trunk score
854 L
30.2 cu ft
285 L
10.1 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 S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 569 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 S-MAX II 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 km (88 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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