Volkswagen Passat (1993 – 1996) vs Mitsubishi Galant (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 215 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Galant is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,177 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
1993 – 1996
|
Mitsubishi
Galant
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 174 hp | 90 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 235 Nm | 161 – 191 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 18.0 s | 9.0 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 224 km/h | 175 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 9.6 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,177 – 1,325 kg | 1,145 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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