2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Skoda Roomster
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Skoda Roomster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Skoda Roomster are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Roomster (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Roomster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 479 kg more than 2006 Skoda Roomster.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Skoda Roomster | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Galaxy | Roomster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |