Mitsubishi Galant 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant and SAAB 9-3 have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Galant torque is 15 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Galant over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 39 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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