Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Citroen Xantia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Citroen Xantia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xantia 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 | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Galant is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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