Car comparison

Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TDIvsFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

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

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Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

Ford Galaxy III

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,704 kg
    3,757 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
184hp137kW
210hp157kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
104.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
101.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
53.1s
Calculated
53.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,720mm68in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,297L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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
MetricVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.1 s
53.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has 26 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
1,725 kg
3,803 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI8.9 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has more power, Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
1,321 km
821 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.9 s
215 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.9 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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
VehicleVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
184 hp
137 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
1,321 km
821 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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