Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caddy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.41 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caddy is 41 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 918 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 918 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3200 litres | 2325 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Volkswagen Caddy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`290 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`641 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 649 kg | 770 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caddy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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