Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 7 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Galant over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1646 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Galant has 108 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 246 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.7 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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