Volkswagen Caravelle 2003 vs Ford Galaxy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 34 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1270 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) | |
| Ford Galaxy 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 7 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1210 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 308 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1210 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5800 litres | 2325 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 3475 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`000 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 960 kg | 770 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3000 | |
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