Mitsubishi Galant 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 29 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Galant consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 40 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2015 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 543 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Galant has 123 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 10 600 | |
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