Ford Galaxy 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 85 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 790 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. | |||
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: | 266 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 266 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Galaxy has more luggage space (by 126 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 790 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`350 kg | 2`175 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 565 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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 (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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