Ford Galaxy 1997 vs Honda CR-V 2013
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 45 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Ford Galaxy 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2012: Vehicle has automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under normal conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly interacts with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and electric power steering to provide full vehicle control, good traction and maneuverability in all road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 7 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1669 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.7 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 10 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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