Renault Espace 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 2 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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