2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Fiat Croma.
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 203 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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2008 Fiat Croma | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |