Car comparison

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20VvsVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Sharan II

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015

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
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,681kg3,706lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
102.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
47.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,522cc154cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,884mm74in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,919mm115in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
854L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,100L
2,297L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
196g/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 20VVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
47.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
1,790 kg
3,946 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V and Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V: 1.0 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
8.3 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX2.5 i 20VVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
196 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
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 20VVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX 2.5 i 20V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 554 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • 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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