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Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) or Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)?

2003–2012 vs 1996–2003 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

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Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)2003–2012 · 3 engines · Invite, Intense, Instyle, ESSpecifications →Listings →
Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003 · 12 engines · GL, GLX, Avance, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
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Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)2003–2012no listings
Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,865 mmLength4,630 mm–4,680 mm
Width1,840 mmWidth1,740 mm
Height1,455 mm–1,470 mmHeight1,420 mm–1,495 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mmWheelbase2,635 mm
Ground clearance145 mm–165 mmGround clearance145 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume470 lTrunk volume420 l–500 l
Curb weight1,560 kg–1,660 kgCurb weight1,260 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank67 lFuel tank62 l–65 l
Engines
Production years2003–2012Production years1996–2003
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines3Number of engines12
Power116–190 kW (158–258 hp)Power66–120 kW (90–163 hp)
Displacement (l)2.4–3.8Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 2.4Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TD
Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 3.8 V6 RalliartBest 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.5 V6-24V
Top speed220 km/hTop speed220 km/h
Trim levelsInvite · GL
Items in the base trim22 · InviteItems in the base trim21 · GL
Items in the top trim26 · IntenseItems in the top trim32 · Avance
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection✓Underbody Rust Protection—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) or Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)?

Length: Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) 4,865 mm, Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm (a 185 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,750 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 470 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) or Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) uses 9.5 l/100 km (2.4); the most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) or Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ) makes 190 kW (258 hp) (3.8 V6 Ralliart); the strongest Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 120 kW (163 hp) (2.5 V6-24V).

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