Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223ivsFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

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

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

223i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2022-present
VS

Ford Galaxy III

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    415 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
204hp152kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
100.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
53.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
634km394mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
415L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,405L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
70L
CO2 emissions-
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223iFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
53.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
1,704 kg
3,757 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 (U06)223i
238 km/h
148 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
214 km/h
133 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 (U06)223i6.9 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has more power, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 2.0 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 (U06)223i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: 1.6 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 (U06)223i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
634 km
394 mi
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
1,273 km
791 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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 (U06)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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 (U06)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i 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 (U06)223i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.9 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 (U06)223i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223iFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 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
634 km
394 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
-
144 g/km
Trunk score
415 L
14.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223iFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 639 km (397 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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