Renault Espace 2007 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 45 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2007 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. Ford Galaxy 2007 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 2007 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 | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 390 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 99 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`600 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 710 kg | 770 kg | |
| Renault Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 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 | 3000 | |
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