Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 280 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 363 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 130 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 123 NM more than SAAB 9-3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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