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Compare Mitsubishi Galant vs Volkswagen GLI

Mitsubishi Galant
2012 Mitsubishi Galant
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$21,899
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Volkswagen GLI
2012 Volkswagen GLI
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$23,745
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.5 ft³

Photos

Mitsubishi Galant
2009-2012 Mitsubishi Galant Rear View Driving
2009-2012 Mitsubishi Galant Dashboard
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Volkswagen GLI
2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Rear Angle View
2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Torque
157 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
207 lb-ft @ 1700-5000 rpm
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,395 lbs
3,124 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
26 MPG
City
21 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.6 Tons/yr
7.2 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
371.7 miles
319 miles
Cruising Range Highway
531 miles
478.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
191.1 in
182.2 in
Height
57.9 in
57.2 in
Max Width
72.4 in
70 in
Front Width
61.8 in
60.1 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
104.4 in
Ground Clearance
5.9 in
4.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.6 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.3 in
55.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.5 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
37 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.6 in
53.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.3 ft³
15.5 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.1 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/60R16
225/45R17H
Rear Tire
P215/60R16
225/45R17H
Spare Tire
T125/70D16
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Fabric
  • Black, Fabric
  • Titan Black, Cloth seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Leather seating surfaces
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
N/A
Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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