Mazda 323 1994 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 11 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 Mitsubishi Galant engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | 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. | |||
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: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 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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