Ford Galaxy 1998 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 74 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 10.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 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) | |
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`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 9800 | |
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