Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Audi A4 2001
| 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 Audi A4, but torque is 17 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| 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 | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Galant is 8 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Galant has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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