Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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`540 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`677 kg | 1`774 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 863 kg | 566 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 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 (€): | 10 200 | 10 800 | |
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