Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 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: | 12.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 950 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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`655 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`738 kg | 1`582 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 917 kg | 608 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 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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