Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 920 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2339 litres | 2430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space. Ford Galaxy has 585 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Sharan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`600 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`685 kg | 1`728 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 915 kg | 642 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 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: | Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 800 | |
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