Ford Galaxy 2005 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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