Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | |
| 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 | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Galant is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Galant has 18 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Galant, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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