Renault Espace 2002 vs Ford Galaxy 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.3 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 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Renault Espace is 12 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`510 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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