2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Galaxy (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Galaxy | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |