Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Galaxy 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Galaxy 2010 2.0 engine Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 16 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2860 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4800 | |
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