Renault Grand Espace 2007 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 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 Grand Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand 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 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Grand Espace is 4 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3050 litres | 2325 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 148 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`632 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`927 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 770 kg | |
| Renault Grand Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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