Ford S-MAX 2022 running costs in Netherlands

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2022 Ford S-MAX: 6.0–6.4 L/100km, 146–157 g/km CO₂. At Netherlands prices (€2.33/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €2,093 — €0.14 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2022 Ford S-MAX

Fuel typesDiesel · Plug In Hybrid
Official consumption6.0–6.4 L/100km
CO₂ (official)146–157 g/km
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle

What it costs to run in Netherlands

Diesel (6.0 L/100km)€2,093/year
APK€65.00/year
Typical annual road tax€700/year
Estimated annual running cost€2,858/year ≈ €238/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Netherlands prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.35/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other diesel cars in Netherlands

The average diesel car in our Netherlands dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2022 Ford S-MAX uses 6.0 L/100km — about 7.1% more than that average, or roughly €140 extra a year at 15,000 km.

2022 Ford S-MAX — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Diesel6.0 L/100km157 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 47 mpg (UK)
Plug In Hybrid6.4 L/100km146 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 44 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.