Ford Galaxy 1995–2000 car dimensions: 4641 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,665 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin seats five as standard or up to seven in 2-3-2 layout with removable and folding seats. Higher trims add swivelling front captain seats, rear cabin heater and separate front/rear heating zones. Air conditioning is optional on base models and standard later or on mid trims. full climate control appears on top grades like Ghia X. Cruise control is available on later Ghia models. Parking aids feature on some versions. No modern driver aids like cameras or electronic assists are fitted.
Boot space starts at around 330 litres with three rows of seats in place. Removing or folding the rear rows opens up to 810 litres with two rows or over 2600 litres with only the front seats remaining, enough for large loads.
Braked towing capacity ranges from 1200 kg to 1600 kg depending on engine and spec, with unbraked around 700 kg. Payload sits between 585 kg and 800 kg. The flexible seating and load space suit family or light work duties, with trailer electrics available on some cars.
The cabin seats five to seven with flexible removable and foldable rear seats plus swivelling front captain seats on higher grades. It feels roomy and car-like with a high driving position, good visibility, height-adjustable seats and head restraints, and a comfortable suspension tune. Higher grades add climate control, heated front seats and an electric tilt-slide sunroof.
Petrol engines 2.0, 2.3 and 2.8 V6 plus 1.9 TDI diesels available.
Fuel tank capacity around 70-75 litres.
Driver airbag standard. passenger airbag optional or later standard.
ABS standard on GLX and above or later models. side impact beams standard.
Related Sharan scored 3 stars adult occupant in 1999 Euro NCAP.
Engines include Ford 2.0 and 2.3 petrol plus VW-sourced 2.8 V6 petrol and 1.9 TDI diesels in 90 or 110 hp forms. Combined consumption figures range from roughly 6.5 l/100 km on diesels to over 11 l/100 km on the V6. A 4x4 option existed on the V6.
Driver airbag is standard with passenger airbag available as an option or becoming more common later. ABS is fitted on mid and higher grades and became more widespread. Side impact beams are standard. The structurally identical Sharan achieved 3 stars for adult protection in the 1999 Euro NCAP test.
Seats are fully removable and reconfigurable for load space. Higher trims bring rear cabin heater, electric sunroof, heated front seats, traction control and climate control. Regular checks of the cam belt on petrol engines and general mechanical condition keep the car reliable for family use.
Length 4641 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2835 mm (Galaxy 1995–2000)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, autocentrum.pl, autoevolution.