Ford Galaxy 1995 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Galaxy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 9800 | |
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