Mitsubishi Galant (1988 – 1993) vs Volkswagen Passat (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 204 km/h. The Mitsubishi Galant is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,106 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Galant
1988 – 1993
|
Volkswagen
Passat
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 144 hp | 68 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 170 Nm | 125 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.5 s | 8.2 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 204 km/h | 160 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.3 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,185 kg | 1,106 – 1,356 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.