2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Honda FR-V.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | FR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |