2005 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (220 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Galant | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | Galant | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |