Mazda 323 1994 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 60 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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: | 4.24 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 39 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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