Mazda 5 2005 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 18 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller. Mazda 5 is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1566 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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