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Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

1996–2003 vs 1996–2005 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003 · 12 engines · GL, GLX, Avance, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Passat B51996–2005 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →1 listing from €4,000 →
better value
Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0)1996–2003no listings
Volkswagen Passat B51996–20051 listing · from €4,000
Dimensions
Length4,630 mm–4,680 mmLength4,675 mm–4,682 mm
Width1,740 mmWidth1,740 mm
Height1,420 mm–1,495 mmHeight1,462 mm–1,498 mm
Wheelbase2,635 mmWheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance145 mm–160 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume420 l–500 lTrunk volume475 l–495 l
Curb weight1,260 kg–1,520 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank62 l–65 lFuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years1996–2003Production years1996–2005
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines12Number of engines10
Power66–120 kW (90–163 hp)Power74–142 kW (101–193 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.5Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDLowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.5 V6-24VBest 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.8 V6 4Motion Variant
Top speed220 km/hTop speed232 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Trendline
Items in the base trim21 · GLItems in the base trim19 · Trendline
Items in the top trim32 · AvanceItems in the top trim33 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings0Listings1
Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B5 4,682 mm, Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) 4,680 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 495 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) uses 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B5 5.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) or Volkswagen Passat B5?

The strongest Mitsubishi Galant VIII (EA0) makes 120 kW (163 hp) (2.5 V6-24V); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B5 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion Variant).

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