Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 40 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Sharan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Sharan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Sharan is 1 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 885 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2430 litres | 2339 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Sharan has 585 litres more trunk space than the Ford Galaxy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`728 kg | 1`704 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 642 kg | 916 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Galaxy is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Galaxy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Ford Galaxy, so Ford Galaxy quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 200 | |
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