Lexus ES XV30 or Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)?

2001–2006 vs 2003–2012 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: ES XV30 4,855 mm, Galant IX (DJ) 4,865 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: ES XV30 410 l, Galant IX (DJ) 470 l.
Lowest consumption: ES XV30 10.3 l/100 km, Galant IX (DJ) 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: ES XV30 157–165 kW, Galant IX (DJ) 116–190 kW.
Standard equipment: ES XV30 27 items (Base), Galant IX (DJ) 22 items (Invite).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus ES XV302001–2006 · 2 engines · Base, Premium Plus, Ultra LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)2003–2012 · 3 engines · Invite, Intense, Instyle, ESSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus ES XV302001–2006no listings	Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)2003–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,855 mm	Length4,865 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,455 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,720 mm	Wheelbase2,750 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume410 l	Trunk volume470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,600 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,560 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2001–2006	Production years2003–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines3
Power	Power157–165 kW (213–224 hp)	Power116–190 kW (158–258 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.3	Displacement (l)2.4–3.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.3 l/100 km · 3.0	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 2.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.3	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 3.8 V6 Ralliart
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Invite
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim22 · Invite
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Base	Items in the top trim26 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection—	Underbody Rust Protection✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus ES XV30 or Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)?

Length: Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) 4,865 mm, Lexus ES XV30 4,855 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,750 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 470 vs 410 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus ES XV30 or Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)?

The most frugal Lexus ES XV30 uses 10.3 l/100 km (3.0); the most frugal Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) 9.5 l/100 km (2.4).

Which is more powerful — Lexus ES XV30 or Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)?

The strongest Lexus ES XV30 makes 165 kW (224 hp) (3.3); the strongest Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) 190 kW (258 hp) (3.8 V6 Ralliart).

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