Renault Espace 2017 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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`393 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`658 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 783 kg | 927 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 (€): | 11 400 | 10 000 | |
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