Volvo V70 1997 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 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: | 4.72 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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