Ford Galaxy 1997 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 53 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1040 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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is smaller, but higher. Ford Galaxy is 15 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 266 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 266 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 2000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 19 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 610 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 Ford S-Max, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 760 kg | 815 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem less than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 590 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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