Car comparison

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCivsVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford S-MAX II

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touran II

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    834 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCiVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
210hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,766kg3,893lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
95.5s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
48.3s
Calculated
60.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,273km791mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,849mm112in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
700L
834L
Max trunk volume
2,200L
1,980L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
130g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCiVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCiVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.3 s
60.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT and Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
1,766 kg
3,893 lb
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
1,505 kg
3,318 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-MAX II2.0 TDCi
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi8.8 s
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi and Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.1 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-MAX II2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
1,273 km
791 mi
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
1,018 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordS-MAX II2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
8.8 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
209 km/h
130 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-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
5 seats
Trunk
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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-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
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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-MAX II2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.9 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-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
VolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordS-MAX II2.0 TDCiVolkswagenTouran II1.5 TSI ACT
Power
210 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,766 kg
3,893 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
700 L
24.7 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,273 km
791 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
700 L
24.7 cu ft
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 II 2.0 TDCiVolkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford S-MAX II 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 255 km (159 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touran II 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Is 261 kg lighter
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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