Ford S-MAX
Car comparison
Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonRenault Espace IV (PHASE II)
3.5 V6
Comparison overview
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Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Lightest1,681 kg3,706 lb
- Best power-to-weight131 hp/t98 kW/t7.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range745 km463 mi
- Largest trunk854 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score95/100
Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6
- Most powerful241 hp180 kW
- Highest torque330 Nm243 lb-ft
Specification comparison
| Model | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220hp164kW | 241hp180kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 330Nm243lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,681kg3,706lb | 1,845kg4,068lb |
| 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 | 109.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 37.5s Calculated | 43.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK | 17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton Calculated | 179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 745km463mi Calculated | 692km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,522cc154cu in | 3,498cc213cu in |
| Length | 4,768mm188in | 4,656mm183in |
| Width | 1,884mm74in | 1,860mm73in |
| Height | 1,658mm65in | 1,728mm68in |
| Wheelbase | 2,850mm112in | 2,803mm110in |
| Front track | 1,589mm63in | 1,574mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | 1,556mm61in |
| Ground clearance | - | 120mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 854L | 291L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,100L | 2,860L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 83L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 284g/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 20V: Power / Torque
- Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-4,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 6,000 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 43.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 220 hp 164 kW |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 241 hp 180 kW |
Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 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 (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 330 Nm 243 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 1,681 kg 3,706 lb |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 1,845 kg 4,068 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 225 km/h 140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 7.9 s |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 8.1 s |
Although Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 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 (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 2.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 745 km 463 mi |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 692 km 430 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | 220 hp 164 kW | 7.9 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 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.
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| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | FordS-MAX2.5 i 20V | RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 1,845 kg 4,068 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 745 km 463 mi | 692 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 284 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 | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V | Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V
- Is 164 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 53 km (33 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 power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6
- Has 21 hp more
- Has 10 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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