Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 36 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 46 years | 7 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 Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Galant engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Galant is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mitsubishi Galant uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`260 kg | 1`180 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 505 kg | |
| Mitsubishi Galant load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Mazda 626. Therefore, Mitsubishi Galant is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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