Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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: | 46 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | 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 Volkswagen Passat, so Mitsubishi Galant quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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