Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 809 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space. Ford Galaxy has 419 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Galaxy is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 14 000 | |
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