Ford Galaxy 2005 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.56 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is smaller, but higher. Ford Galaxy is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 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 Volvo XC70, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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