Car comparison

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

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 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,681 kg
    3,706 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,766kg3,893lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
101.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
48.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,997cc122cu 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-
144g/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 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi: 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 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
48.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 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
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 10 hp more than Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi.

The biggest power difference is between Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 10 hp (7 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 TDCi
450 Nm
332 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 TDCi
1,766 kg
3,893 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 TDCi
218 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi: 0.9 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 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 3.9 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 TDCi
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 TDCi
1,273 km
791 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 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
8.8 s
218 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
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi 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 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 TDCi
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,766 kg
3,893 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
-
144 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
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 TDCi
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 569 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 528 km (328 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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