Lexus LS 2000 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 145 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 239 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Galant) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 46 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | 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. | |||
| 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: | 5.00 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 37 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 82 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2000 | |
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