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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`625 | 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: | 8.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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