Mitsubishi Galant 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 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 | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is larger. Mitsubishi Galant is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 501 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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