Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Saab 9-3 I?

1996–2003 vs 1998–2003 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm, 9-3 I 4,629 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Galant VIII (EA0) 500 l, 9-3 I 425 l.
Lowest consumption: Galant VIII (EA0) 6.6 l/100 km, 9-3 I 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Galant VIII (EA0) 66–120 kW, 9-3 I 85–169 kW.
Standard equipment: Galant VIII (EA0) 21 items (GL), 9-3 I 20 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Saab 9-3 I1998–2003 · 6 engines · S, SE, Aero, ViggenSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003no listings	Saab 9-3 I1998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,630 mm–4,680 mm	Length4,629 mm
Width	Width1,740 mm	Width1,711 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,495 mm	Height1,428 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,605 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–500 l	Trunk volume425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,260 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l–65 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1998–2003
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power66–120 kW (90–163 hp)	Power85–169 kW (116–230 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3
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 consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.5 V6-24V	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.3T Viggen
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsGL · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · GL	Items in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Avance	Items in the top trim24 · SE
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front 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 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
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✓
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 VIII (EA0) or Saab 9-3 I?

Length: Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm, Saab 9-3 I 4,629 mm (a 51 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 500 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Saab 9-3 I?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) uses 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Saab 9-3 I 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Saab 9-3 I?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) makes 120 kW (163 hp) (2.5 V6-24V); the strongest Saab 9-3 I 169 kW (230 hp) (2.3T Viggen).

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