Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsRenault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V

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

Renault Espace IV

3.5i V6 24V

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2002-2006

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
  • Lightest
    1,681 kg
    3,706 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    854 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
241hp180kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
109.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,782mm70in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,803mm110in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
175mm7in
Trunk volume
854L
291L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
2,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
70L
83L
CO2 emissions-
283g/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 20VRenault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
43.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V has 21 hp more than Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 21 hp (16 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
330 Nm
243 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
1,770 kg
3,902 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
225 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V8.1 s

Although Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V 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 Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 0.2 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V: 2.8 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
680 km
423 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
241 hp
180 kW
8.1 s
225 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,782 mm
70.2 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
8.1 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
RenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VRenaultEspace IV3.5i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,782 mm
70.2 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
283 g/km
Trunk score
854 L
30.2 cu ft
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 20VRenault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 563 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Espace IV 3.5i V6 24V

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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