Ford S-Max Mk1 or Renault Espace IV?

2006–2014 vs 2002–2014 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: S-Max Mk1 4,768 mm, Espace IV 4,661 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: S-Max Mk1 285 l, Espace IV 456 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Max Mk1 5.2 l/100 km, Espace IV 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: S-Max Mk1 85–176 kW, Espace IV 88–177 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Max Mk1 33 items (Trend), Espace IV 27 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014 · 14 engines · Trend, Titanium, Ambiente, ZetecSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Espace IV2002–2014 · 11 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, InitialeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014no listings	Renault Espace IV2002–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,768 mm	Length4,661 mm
Width	Width1,884 mm	Width1,860 mm
Height	Height1,658 mm	Height1,728 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,803 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume285 l	Trunk volume291 l–456 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,595 kg–1,790 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank79 l–83 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2002–2014
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power85–176 kW (116–239 hp)	Power88–177 kW (120–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.9–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 130
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.5 220	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Trend	Items in the base trim27 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · Titanium	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback✓	Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Renault Espace IV?

Length: Ford S-Max Mk1 4,768 mm, Renault Espace IV 4,661 mm (a 107 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,803 mm. Boot: 285 vs 456 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Renault Espace IV?

The most frugal Ford S-Max Mk1 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 115); the most frugal Renault Espace IV 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 130).

Which is more powerful — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Renault Espace IV?

The strongest Ford S-Max Mk1 makes 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT); the strongest Renault Espace IV 177 kW (241 hp) (3.5 V6).

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