Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.0 | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Galant over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 44 years | 5 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 Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | |
| 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Galant is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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