Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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 Ford Galaxy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Sharan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`505 | 2`340 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 15 000 | |
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