Kia Carens 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 11 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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