Ford S-Max Mk2 or Renault Espace V?

2015–2023 vs 2015–2023 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: S-Max Mk2 4,796 mm, Espace V 4,857 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: S-Max Mk2 285 l, Espace V 680 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Max Mk2 4.9 l/100 km, Espace V 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: S-Max Mk2 88–176 kW, Espace V 96–165 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Max Mk2 35 items (Trend), Espace V 27 items (Life).
On Autodrom: S-Max Mk2 from €16,200 (1 listing); no Espace V is listed right now.

Ford S-Max Mk22015–2023 · 14 engines · Trend, Titanium, Vignale, ZetecSpecifications →1 listing from €16,200 →

Renault Espace V2015–2023 · 6 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, Initiale ParisSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford S-Max Mk22015–20231 listing · from €16,200	Renault Espace V2015–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm	Length4,857 mm
Width	Width1,916 mm	Width1,888 mm
Height	Height1,655 mm	Height1,677 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,884 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume285 l	Trunk volume614 l–680 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,645 kg–1,853 kg	Curb weight1,595 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank57 l–70 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2023	Production years2015–2023
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines6
Power	Power88–176 kW (120–239 hp)	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 120	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.6 dCi 130
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TCe 225 EDC
Top speed	Top speed226 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Trend	Items in the base trim27 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · Vignale	Items in the top trim55 · Initiale Paris
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
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—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€16,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford S-Max Mk2 or Renault Espace V?

Length: Renault Espace V 4,857 mm, Ford S-Max Mk2 4,796 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,884 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 680 vs 285 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford S-Max Mk2 or Renault Espace V?

The most frugal Ford S-Max Mk2 uses 4.9 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 120); the most frugal Renault Espace V 4.6 l/100 km (1.6 dCi 130).

Which is more powerful — Ford S-Max Mk2 or Renault Espace V?

The strongest Ford S-Max Mk2 makes 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT); the strongest Renault Espace V 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 TCe 225 EDC).

Other comparisons

S-Max Mk2 vs Ford Galaxy III S-Max Mk2 vs Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)S-Max Mk2 vs SEAT Alhambra II (7N)Espace V vs Ford Galaxy III Espace V vs Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)Espace V vs SEAT Alhambra II (7N)Compare cars →