Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 460'000 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 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Galant has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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