Mazda MPV 1996 vs Ford Galaxy 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 148 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 26 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 12.7 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Mazda MPV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MPV is 5 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 266 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 335 litres | 266 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1060 litres | 2610 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 69 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 1550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`310 kg | 2`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mazda MPV load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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