Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 163 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 19 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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