Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Used also on Ford Mondeo | |
| 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 2012 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: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 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 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 10 000 | |
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