Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1310 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) | 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: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`600 kg | 2`471 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`685 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 915 kg | 812 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 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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