Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1210 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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 | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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 Audi A6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Galant has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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