Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Renault Laguna II?

1996–2003 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm, Laguna II 4,695 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Galant VIII (EA0) 500 l, Laguna II 475 l.
Lowest consumption: Galant VIII (EA0) 6.6 l/100 km, Laguna II 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Galant VIII (EA0) 66–120 kW, Laguna II 74–152 kW.
Standard equipment: Galant VIII (EA0) 21 items (GL), Laguna II 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Laguna II from €1,300 (1 listing); no Galant VIII (EA0) is listed right now.

Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003 · 12 engines · GL, GLX, Avance, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Laguna II2000–2007 · 11 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →1 listing from €1,300 →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003no listings	Renault Laguna II2000–20071 listing · from €1,300
Dimensions
Length	Length4,630 mm–4,680 mm	Length4,576 mm–4,695 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm	Width1,772 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,495 mm	Height1,429 mm–1,443 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,740 mm–2,748 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–500 l	Trunk volume430 l–475 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,260 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,275 kg–1,470 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l–65 l	Fuel tank66 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power66–120 kW (90–163 hp)	Power74–152 kW (101–207 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5	Displacement (l)1.5–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TD	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.5 V6-24V	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 3.0 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · GL	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Avance	Items in the top trim41 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
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 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€1,300

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Renault Laguna II?

Length: Renault Laguna II 4,695 mm, Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,748 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 475 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Renault Laguna II?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) uses 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Renault Laguna II 5.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Renault Laguna II?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) makes 120 kW (163 hp) (2.5 V6-24V); the strongest Renault Laguna II 152 kW (207 hp) (3.0 V6 24V).

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