Renault Espace 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... 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 | 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`100 | |
| 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 | 3600 | |
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