Lexus GS (1997 – 2000) vs Mitsubishi Galant (1997 – 2004): specs compared
The Lexus GS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 294 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. The Mitsubishi Galant uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Lexus GS is 120 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant.
| Specification |
Lexus
GS
1997 – 2000
|
Mitsubishi
Galant
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 222 – 294 hp | 90 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 420 Nm | 178 – 363 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 8.2 s | 6.0 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 180 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 7.0 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,630 – 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,634 – 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 kg | 1,235 – 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.