Volkswagen Sharan 2015 vs Ford Galaxy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 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. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Sharan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Sharan is 1 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 955 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 655 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Galaxy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`310 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`642 kg | 1`633 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 668 kg | 877 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Ford Galaxy. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 10 400 | |
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