Renault Espace 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ford Galaxy 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Galaxy 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Renault Espace is 16 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 308 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`535 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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