Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic

Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic has been produced from January, 1997 to May, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 176 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 330 000 to 560 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mitsubishi real everyday fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mitsubishi Galant fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mitsubishi Galant version with manual gearbox (Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.0i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.2 seconds faster (in 9.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Mitsubishi Galant 1996

Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic technical data

Model: Mitsubishi Galant 2.0i Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1997. January ... 2003. May 
Engine: 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 215 g/km
Power: 136 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 176 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km (22.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (16.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 470 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1400 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1850 kg

Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic engine 4G631, 4G632, 4G636 SOHC 16V

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 330,000 to 560,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1997 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Mitsubishi Galant 1996 2.0i Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 133 - 137 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 176 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1980
Duration of production 44 years
Engine also used on Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Space Wagon and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mitsubishi Galant sedan [1996 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mitsubishi Galant 1996 1.8i Jan 1996 — Dec 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1996 1.8i Automatic Jan 1996 — Dec 1998 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.0i Jan 1997 — Sep 2004 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 2000 2.0 GDi 16V Jan 2000 — Dec 2002

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.0i Automatic Jan 1997 — Mai 2003 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 2000 2.0 GDi 16V Automatic Jan 2000 — Dec 2002 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.0 TD Jan 1997 — Jan 2001 2.0 Diesel 90 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1999 2.4 GDI Jan 1999 — Jan 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1999 2.4 GDI Automatic Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 2.4 Petrol 150 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.5 V6 Jan 1997 — Mai 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.5 Petrol 163 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.5 V6 Automatic Jan 1997 — Mai 2003 2.5 Petrol 163 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.5 i VR-4 Type-V 4WD 4x4 Jan 1997 — Dec 2002

Most powerfull petrol version (280 HP)

2.5 Petrol 280 HP - Manual (5) All wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1997 2.5 i VR-4 Type-V 4WD Automatic 4x4 Jan 1997 — Dec 2002

Most powerfull petrol version (280 HP)

2.5 Petrol 280 HP - Automatic (4) All wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 2000 3.0 i V6 24V GTZ Jan 2000 — Dec 2002 3.0 Petrol 197 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Mitsubishi Galant 1996 reviews
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