Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 12 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Galant over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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: | 44 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 16 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Galant has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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