Renault Grand Espace 2006 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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. Ford Galaxy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.86 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 | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 390 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 66 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`665 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`980 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 770 kg | |
| Renault Grand Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 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 (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
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