Mitsubishi Galant vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

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2012 Mitsubishi Galant
$21,899
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$17,795
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$21,899
Starting MSRP
$17,795
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
148 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

157 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/145
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P215/60R16
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size

Suspension

Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
191 in
Length, Overall
182 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
62 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
108 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
54 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
58 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
101 ft³
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,395 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
620
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2012 Galant versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant with 28 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $21,899 starting MSRP.

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