Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, but torque is 10 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Galaxy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand Scenic engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2063 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 (kg): | 2`415 | 2`128 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 3800 | |
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