Car comparison

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCivsVolkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI

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

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Ford Galaxy III

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCiVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
210hp157kW
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,704kg3,757lb
1,729kg3,812lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
101.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
102.7s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
53.4s
Calculated
55.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,273km791mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,747mm69in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,849mm112in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,339L
2,297L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCiVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
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
53.4 s
55.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 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
10.6 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
1,729 kg
3,812 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI8.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
1,273 km
791 mi
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
1,321 km
821 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.9 s
213 km/h
132 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
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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 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

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
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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
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
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCiVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,273 km
791 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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
VehicleFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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