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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 11 000 | |
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