Ford Galaxy 1997 vs Renault Espace 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Ford Galaxy engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 11.6 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Galaxy consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`000 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Espace has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Galaxy, so Renault Espace quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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