Mitsubishi Galant 2000 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Galant consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Galant has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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