Mitsubishi Galant 1996 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 28 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 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 SAAB 9-3, 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 1 cm shorter 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`850 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 245 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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