Ford Galaxy 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy and Ford S-Max have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 5 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Galaxy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 308 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 546 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`415 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 790 kg | 735 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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