Toyota Hiace 2004 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 31 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Ford Galaxy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.98 m | 1.72 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but higher. Toyota Hiace is 13 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 308 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4200 | |
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