Ford S-Max 2015 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford S-Max) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Galaxy) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford S-Max engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 55 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford S-Max consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford S-Max could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford S-Max consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
| Ford S-Max is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford S-Max is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 285 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford S-Max is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Ford S-Max can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`685 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 14 000 | |
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