Mitsubishi Galant 2000 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 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 3, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Galant has 40 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 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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