Volvo S70 1997 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S70 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: | 4.72 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S70 is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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