Ford S-Max 2019 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Ford S-Max engine produces 90 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford S-Max consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Ford S-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford S-Max can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford S-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Ford S-Max is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford S-Max is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2200 litres | 2339 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Galaxy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 139 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`350 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`827 kg | 1`658 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 523 kg | 927 kg | |
| Ford S-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 77 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 15 600 | 10 200 | |
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