Renault Espace 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 1 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1070 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 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 | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2860 litres | 2325 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 17 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`480 kg | 2`415 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 790 kg | |
| Renault Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3200 | |
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