Car comparison

Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 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 Touran II

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2016-2018
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.

Best choices

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,466 kg
    3,232 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    834 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
180hp134kW
210hp157kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,466kg3,232lb
1,704kg3,757lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% 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
43.9s
Calculated
53.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,659mm65in
1,747mm69in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,849mm112in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
156mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
834L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,980L
2,339L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 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
MetricVolkswagenTouran II1.8 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
43.9 s
53.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
210 hp
157 kW

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI and Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI8.3 s
FordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi8.9 s

Although Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi has more power, Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 Touran II 1.8 TSI: 0.7 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
935 km
581 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
VolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
VehicleVolkswagenTouran II1.8 TSIFordGalaxy III2.0 TDCi
Power
180 hp
134 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 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
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
1,704 kg
3,757 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
834 L
29.5 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
935 km
581 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
834 L
29.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Touran II 1.8 TSIFord Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touran II 1.8 TSI

  • Is 238 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 534 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Galaxy III 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 337 km (210 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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