Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Renault Espace 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Espace, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`685 kg | 2`542 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`766 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 919 kg | 777 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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 | 11 800 | |
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