Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ford Galaxy is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touran can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 240 HP | 90 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 450 NM | 175 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 - 12.2 seconds | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | |
| In general, Ford Galaxy are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Touran. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 7.9 | 4.6 - 6.8 | |
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Ford Galaxy petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touran. On average, Ford Galaxy equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touran can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.67 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 45 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2339 litres | 1989 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Galaxy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`592 kg | ~ 2`177 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`692 kg | ~ 1`542 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 900 kg | ~ 635 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touran. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Touran scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 6000 | |
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