Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1996
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 29 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 910 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Baleno is 25 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1377 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Galant (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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