Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1988–1992 vs 1988–1993 · Sedan/Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Galant VI (E30) 4,560 mm, Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Galant VI (E30) 450 l, Passat B3 (35i) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Galant VI (E30) 6.3 l/100 km, Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: Galant VI (E30) 55–143 kW, Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Galant VI (E30) 16 items (GL), Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30)1988–1992 · 11 engines · GL, GLX, GLSi, GTi 16VSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30)1988–1992no listings	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,540 mm–4,560 mm	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume328 l–450 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,410 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–62 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1992	Production years1988–1993
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–143 kW (75–194 hp)	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.8 TD	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Turbo VR-4	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · GL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · GLSi	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) 4,560 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 640 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) uses 6.3 l/100 km (1.8 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant VI (E30) makes 143 kW (194 hp) (2.0 Turbo VR-4); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

Other comparisons

Galant VI (E30) vs Fiat Croma I (Type 154)Galant VI (E30) vs Opel Vectra A Galant VI (E30) vs Mazda 626 GD Passat B3 (35i) vs Fiat Croma I (Type 154)Passat B3 (35i) vs Mazda 626 GD Passat B3 (35i) vs Opel Vectra A Compare cars →