Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Honda Civic 1996

 
Mitsubishi Galant
1997 - 2001
Honda Civic
1996 - 1998
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 136 HP160 HP
Torque: 178 NM153 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds8.1 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 25 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.08.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway650 km on highway
680 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption
Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 520'000 km440'000 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: 44 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space WagonUsed also on Honda CRX
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Mitsubishi Galant 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 m4.46 m
Width: 1.74 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.39 m
Mitsubishi Galant is larger.
Mitsubishi Galant is 17 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1400 litresno data
Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity.
Mitsubishi Galant has 85 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.8 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 10001000
Rating in user reviews: 5.8/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Galant has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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