Ford Galaxy 2000 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.2 seconds | 19.3 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan have the same engine power, but Ford Galaxy torque is 38 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 2 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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