Ford Galaxy 2006 vs Ford S-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford S-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 Ford S-Max, 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
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: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 308 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`505 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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