Mitsubishi Galant (1988 – 1993) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 218 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Galant is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,138 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Galant
1988 – 1993
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 144 hp | 68 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 170 Nm | 125 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.5 s | 8.3 – 19.4 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 204 km/h | 155 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.1 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,185 kg | 1,138 – 1,376 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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