Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Touran version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.4 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`510 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`633 kg | 1`516 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 877 kg | 614 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 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 | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6000 | |
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