Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.67 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 45 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2339 litres | 1989 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Galaxy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`595 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`681 kg | 1`582 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 914 kg | 608 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touran. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Touran scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 6000 | |
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