Ford Galaxy 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Zafira. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 870 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 17 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 330 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2600 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 190 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 780 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| 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`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`613 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 760 kg | 567 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than Opel Zafira. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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