Ford Galaxy III or Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)?

2015–2023 vs 2010–2022 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Lowest consumption: Galaxy III 5 l/100 km, Sharan II (7N) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Galaxy III 88–177 kW, Sharan II (7N) 85–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Galaxy III 35 items (Zetec), Sharan II (7N) 33 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Galaxy III from €15,450 (1 listing); no Sharan II (7N) is listed right now.

Ford Galaxy III2015–2023 · 13 engines · Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X, TrendSpecifications →1 listing from €15,450 →

Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)2010–2022 · 12 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, LifeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Galaxy III2015–20231 listing · from €15,450	Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)2010–2022no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,848 mm	Length4,854 mm
Width	Width1,916 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,747 mm	Height1,720 mm–1,732 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,842 mm–2,848 mm	Wheelbase2,919 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume300 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,645 kg–1,903 kg	Curb weight1,700 kg–1,860 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2023	Production years2010–2022
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power88–177 kW (120–241 hp)	Power85–162 kW (116–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 150	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 EcoBoost 240	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 TSI 220 DSG
Top speed	Top speed222 km/h	Top speed222 km/h
Trim levelsZetec · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Zetec	Items in the base trim33 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Titanium	Items in the top trim46 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€15,450	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Galaxy III or Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)?

Length: Volkswagen Sharan II (7N) 4,854 mm, Ford Galaxy III 4,848 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,919 vs 2,848 mm. Boot: 300 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Galaxy III or Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)?

The most frugal Ford Galaxy III uses 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 150); the most frugal Volkswagen Sharan II (7N) 5.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Ford Galaxy III or Volkswagen Sharan II (7N)?

The strongest Ford Galaxy III makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240); the strongest Volkswagen Sharan II (7N) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI 220 DSG).

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