2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
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 Jaguar X-Type (366 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | X-Type | Galant |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
