Ford Galaxy 2003 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ford S-Max 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 S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is smaller, but higher. Ford Galaxy is 13 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 330 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2600 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 524 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`736 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 760 kg | 769 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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