Ford Galaxy 2003 vs Mazda 5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 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 Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy 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: | 4.64 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 14 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 330 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2600 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 218 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 1034 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 760 kg | 690 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mazda 5. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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