Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 45 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is larger. Mitsubishi Galant is 33 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 4 cm higher. | |||
| 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. Mitsubishi Galant has 30 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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