Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225ivsFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018
VS

Ford Galaxy III

2.0 EcoBoost

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
Power
231hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
345Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,658kg3,655lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
98.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
43.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
886km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,555mm61in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
165mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
468L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
70L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost5,400 rpm2,300-4,900 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
43.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
240 hp
179 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost has 9 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
345 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
1,658 kg
3,655 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
237 km/h
147 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost8.6 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost: 2.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
785 km
488 mi
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
886 km
551 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225iFordGalaxy III2.0 EcoBoost
Power
231 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
345 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,658 kg
3,655 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,747 mm
68.8 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
886 km
551 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
180 g/km
Trunk score
468 L
16.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iFord Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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