Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Renault Espace 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Renault Espace. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2339 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 304 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`417 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`658 kg | 1`672 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 927 kg | 745 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Renault Espace. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 400 | |
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