Ford Galaxy 2007 vs Ford C-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Galaxy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford C-Max) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 46 HP more power than Ford C-Max, but torque is 92 NM less than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 44 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2325 litres | 1684 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 641 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`415 kg | 2`050 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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