Mitsubishi Galant 2004 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 18 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.2 | |
| Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 22 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 43 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 740 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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