Ford Galaxy 1997 vs Mazda MPV 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Galaxy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda MPV) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 277 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda MPV, but torque is 74 NM less than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda MPV 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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