Mitsubishi Galant 1996 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 16 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 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): | 1`850 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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