Mitsubishi Galant 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 14 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Galant could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 16 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
|
Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Galant has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mitsubishi Galant has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |