Audi A8 1999 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 174 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 232 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 40 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`350 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A8, so Mitsubishi Galant quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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