Volkswagen Caddy 2012 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Caddy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caddy consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 750 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Caddy has 360 litres more trunk space than the Ford Galaxy. The Ford Galaxy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`280 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volkswagen Caddy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volkswagen Caddy, so Volkswagen Caddy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
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