Renault Grand Scenic 2004 vs Ford Galaxy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 1 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 10.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Galaxy engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2004 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
| Renault Grand Scenic is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 513 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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