Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 13 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 17 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 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 when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`880 | 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 20 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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