Mazda 626 1995 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | 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. Mitsubishi Galant might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 7 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Galant, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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