Mazda 5 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 5 engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 970 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller. Mazda 5 is 14 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1566 litres | 2600 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 218 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 1034 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 760 kg | |
| Mazda 5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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