Volkswagen Caravelle 2020 vs Ford Galaxy 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Galaxy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle and Ford Galaxy have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Caravelle torque is 140 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1180 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.75 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 6 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1206 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5800 litres | 2339 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 3461 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`080 kg | 2`596 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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