Ford Galaxy 2003 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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