Car comparison

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIvsFord 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

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015
VS

Ford Galaxy III

2.0 TDCi

210 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboMinivan / 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

  • 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 combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
101.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
47.2s
Calculated
53.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,720mm68in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,919mm115in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
300L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,297L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
196g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 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 II2.0 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.2 s
53.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 II2.0 TSI
1,790 kg
3,946 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 II2.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 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 II2.0 TSI8.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 2.9 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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 II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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 II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.3 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 II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 II2.0 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
833 km
518 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
196 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 439 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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