Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 980 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Grand Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 26 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 390 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 182 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`460 kg | 2`067 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`659 kg | 1`444 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 801 kg | 623 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Renault Grand Scenic. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2800 | |
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