Renault Espace 2015 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Espace 2015 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Espace 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Renault Espace is 1 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2035 litres | 2339 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`353 kg | 2`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`622 kg | 1`677 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 731 kg | 863 kg | |
| Renault Espace 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: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 10 400 | |
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