Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1996
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 143 NM | 179 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 41 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.1 | |
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 20 years | 23 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Galant might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Mitsubishi Galant engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
Mitsubishi Lancer is 6 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 470 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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