2008 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Galant and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Galant | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |