Audi A4 1996 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Galant engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 15 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Galant (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mitsubishi Galant quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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