Ford Galaxy 2006 vs Renault Grand Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 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 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Galaxy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Galaxy 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 308 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 148 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`505 kg | 2`605 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 705 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Renault Grand Espace. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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