Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

1984–1987 vs 1980–1988 · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Galant V (E10) 4,560 mm, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Galant V (E10) 430 l, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Galant V (E10) 6.8 l/100 km, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Galant V (E10) 55–110 kW, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 40–82 kW.
Standard equipment: Galant V (E10) 12 items (GL), Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 12 items (C).
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Mitsubishi Galant V (E10)1984–1987 · 5 engines · GL, GLX, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mitsubishi Galant V (E10)1984–1987no listings	Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,560 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,545 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume430 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,180 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1987	Production years1980–1988
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)	Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 1.8 TD	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GT
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsGL · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · GL	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · GLS	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

Length: Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) 4,560 mm, Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 430 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) uses 6.8 l/100 km (1.8 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant V (E10) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Turbo); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT).

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