Ford Galaxy 1995 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan have the same engine power, but Ford Galaxy torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 11.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, 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 | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Ford Galaxy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Volkswagen Sharan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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