Nissan Serena 2005 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
| Nissan Serena engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Galaxy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Serena might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Galaxy engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
| Nissan Serena is 5 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1800 | |
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