Ford Galaxy 2011 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
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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: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1070 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | 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 Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2009 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 | 4.56 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`505 kg | 2`251 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`766 kg | 1`628 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 739 kg | 623 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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 (€): | 6800 | 3800 | |
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