Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, but torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| 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 | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 92 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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