Ford Galaxy 1995 vs Renault Espace 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Espace 1999 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 1999 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 10 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2850 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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