Ford Galaxy 1995 vs Mazda MPV 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 154 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda MPV. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 11.7 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 630 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Ford Galaxy is 16 cm longer than the Mazda MPV, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 266 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 266 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 1060 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 69 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Galaxy (by 1550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`440 kg | 2`356 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`831 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 525 kg | |
| Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Mazda MPV. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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