Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 74 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Ford Galaxy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Mercedes Vito) 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: | 4.76 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller, but higher. Mercedes Vito is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 300 litres | |
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Mercedes Vito has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes Vito has 130 litres more trunk space than the Ford Galaxy. The Ford Galaxy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 14 400 | |
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