Hyundai Sonata (1993 – 1996) vs Mitsubishi Galant (1993 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 146 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Galant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 195 km/h. The Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Galant is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,165 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 79 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1993 – 1996
|
Mitsubishi
Galant
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 145 hp | 90 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 231 Nm | 161 – 191 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 13.0 s | 9.0 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 195 km/h | 175 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.2 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 – 1,267 kg | 1,145 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.