Škoda Octavia (2008 – 2012) vs Mitsubishi Galant (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 11.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,155 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,854 mm, the Mitsubishi Galant is 287 mm longer than the Škoda Octavia.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2008 – 2012
|
Mitsubishi
Galant
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 14.3 s | 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 224 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 2,017 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,155 – 1,335 kg | 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

