Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 300 litres | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2339 litres | 2297 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space (by 585 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 42 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 Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`658 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 927 kg | 570 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem more than Volkswagen Sharan. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Galaxy is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 800 | |
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