2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Audi A6

To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mitsubishi Galant 2010 Audi A6
Make Mitsubishi Audi
Model Galant A6
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3828 cc 3200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 329 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4915 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1854 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2842 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 80 L


 

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