For The engine is smooth and decently punchy, and Zetec trim keeps the price down while having plenty of standard equipment.

Against Some of the cabin plastics aren’t the best quality, particularly those towards the back of the car, and the diesel engines are more flexible at low revs.

Ford Galaxy MPV

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

If you must have a petrol Galaxy, this is the one to go for. You’d be better served by a diesel, though, especially if you regularly transport lots of people and their luggage.

What Car? readers say

3.846154


Key facts

0–60mph
9.9 secs
Top speed
125 mph
Average mpg
39.2
Tank range
604 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Ford Galaxy shares much with the S-Max, but the two cars have different aims: the Galaxy is a full-on MPV, with space for seven adults, but the S-Max trades a little of the Galaxy’s outright people-carrying ability for a sharper driving experience. In other words, if you don’t regularly need to carry seven adults, you may be able to make do with the S-Max – and save a few quid at the same time.

As with the S-Max, the Galaxy has a strong engine range, and the 2.0-litre Ecoboost SCTi petrol is exceptionally smooth and punchy. Finance dictates that most buyers will go for one of the more economical 2.0-litre diesels, which are quiet and flexible, so hardly a poor substitute.

If you do go with the Galaxy and have an 'active lifestyle', don't forget to check out the accessories range, which includes things such as interior bike carriers, attachments for securing coolboxes and extra stowage.

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