Mitsubishi Galant 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1999
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 179 NM | 165 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 14 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used only for this car | |
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 | |
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`820 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | ||
Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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