Mitsubishi Galant (1988 – 1993) vs Hyundai Sonata (1989 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 144 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Galant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,188 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 142 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Galant
1988 – 1993
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 144 hp | 95 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 170 Nm | 143 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.5 s | 12.0 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 204 km/h | 159 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km | 7.7 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,185 kg | 1,188 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.