Renault Espace 2002 vs Ford Galaxy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 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 10 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 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 1.5 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 225 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: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2860 litres | 2600 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 39 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 260 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`555 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`670 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 760 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 90 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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