Audi A4 1996 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 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 Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 4 years | 45 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 15 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Galant (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mitsubishi Galant quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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