Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| 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 | 11.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Galant is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 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): | no data | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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