2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy and 2008 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Getz (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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, 2008 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Hyundai Getz | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Galaxy | Getz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |