Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

1992–1996 vs 1993–1996 · Sedan/Wagon/Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Galant VII (E50) 4,640 mm, Passat B4 4,610 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Galant VII (E50) 480 l, Passat B4 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Galant VII (E50) 6.5 l/100 km, Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Galant VII (E50) 66–125 kW, Passat B4 55–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Galant VII (E50) 18 items (GL), Passat B4 16 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50)1992–1996 · 11 engines · GL, GLX, GLSi, GLiSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50)1992–1996no listings	Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,620 mm–4,640 mm	Length4,605 mm–4,610 mm
Width	Width1,730 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,720 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm–2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–480 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,480 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,370 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–64 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1996	Production years1993–1996
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Liftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines9
Power	Power66–125 kW (90–170 hp)	Power55–128 kW (75–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 TD	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.5 V6-24 Dynamic 4	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 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 trim18 · GL	Items in the base trim16 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GLSi	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
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 & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

Length: Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) 4,640 mm, Volkswagen Passat B4 4,610 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,625 mm. Boot: 480 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant VII (E50) makes 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6-24 Dynamic 4); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B4 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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