Volkswagen Sharan 2011 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Sharan is 4 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Sharan has 419 litres more trunk space than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Galaxy is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 10 400 | |
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