Car comparison

Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 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 · Facelift 2015

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2016
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 economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
3,260kg7,187lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
100.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.5s
Calculated
53.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
959km596mi
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
2,920mm115in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
955L
300L
Max trunk volume
2,430L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
168g/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 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 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 IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 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 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.5 s
53.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 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 Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 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 IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,715 kg
3,781 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 TSI
226 km/h
140 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 TSI7.8 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 1.1 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 IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TSI
959 km
596 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 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 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 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 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 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 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
959 km
596 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
955 L
33.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 655 L more trunk volume

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 100 Nm more
  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 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
  • Smallest trunk

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