Ford S-Max 2019 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Ford S-Max engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Despite the higher power, Ford S-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 965 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 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 319 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`450 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`709 kg | 1`633 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 741 kg | 877 kg | |
| Ford S-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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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