Ford Galaxy 1995 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.9 - 2.8 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 174 HP | 110 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 240 NM | 200 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 - 19.1 seconds | 7.3 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Tiguan are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Galaxy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 13.8 | 5.0 - 8.6 | |
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Ford Galaxy petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Tiguan. On average, Ford Galaxy equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Galaxy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 266 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 1510 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 1100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`420 kg | ~ 2`174 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`713 kg | ~ 1`568 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 707 kg | ~ 606 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 9000 | |
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