Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1996
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 146 NM | 179 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
770 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 10 years | 23 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 147 | 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: | 4.44 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is 19 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 470 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | Alfa Romeo 156 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 156, so Alfa Romeo 156 quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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