Citroen C8 2005 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C8 engine produces 21 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C8 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C8 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Ulysse | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Galaxy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Galaxy 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Galaxy 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Citroen C8 is 9 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C8 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2948 litres | 2325 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Citroen C8 has more luggage space (by 90 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 623 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Citroen C8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`575 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 805 kg | 770 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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