Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 48 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1677 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Galant has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 277 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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