Mitsubishi Galant VIII

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The Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: EA, EC · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,770 mm
Width	–	1,740 mm
Height	–	1,415–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,635 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	340–396 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,718 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	61.5% (57.6–65.1)	69.2%	646

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	50.8%	41.6%
Brakes	43.3%	36.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	31.0%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	30.0%	18.6%
Tyres	27.2%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	24.5%	28.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

896 complaints for model years 1997–2003. 133 crashes · 52 fires · 96 injuries · 3 deaths

Brakes 163
Airbags 84
Body and structure 76
Visibility and wipers 51
Electrical system 48
Engine 47

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 31 versions of the Mitsubishi Galant VIII

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United Kingdom 21 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–20032.0 EQUIPPE · 2.0 SE · 2.0 SPORT and 1 more trim	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5–8.8 L/100 km NEDC	203–210 g/km
2001–20032.0 EQUIPPE · 2.0 CLASSIC	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.4–9.7 L/100 km NEDC	224–231 g/km
2001–20032.4 GDI ELEGANCE · 2.4 GDI Equippe · 2.4 GDI EQUIPPE	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	207 g/km
2001–20032.4 GDI ELEGANCE · 2.4 GDI Equippe · 2.4 GDI EQUIPPE	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	218 g/km
2001–20032.4 GDI EQUIPPE	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	229 g/km
2001–20032.4 GDI EQUIPPE · 2.4 GDI ELEGANCE	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	242 g/km
2001–20032.5 V6-24v · 2.5 V6-24v SPORT · 2.5 V6 ELEGANCE and 1 more trim	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	227 g/km
2001–20032.5 V6-24v · 2.5 V6-24v SPORT · 2.5 V6 ELEGANCE and 1 more trim	2.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	238 g/km
2001–20032.5 V6 -24v · 2.5 V6-24v SPORT · 2.5 V6 ELEGANCE and 1 more trim	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	229 g/km
2001–20032.5 V6 -24v · 2.5 V6 -24v SPORT · 2.5 V6 ELEGANCE and 1 more trim	2.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	243 g/km
2001–20022.4 GDI ELEGANCE · 2.4 GDI Equippe	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.7 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
2001–20022.4 GDI ELEGANCE · 2.4 GDI Equippe	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	225 g/km
20012.0 CLASSIC	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	225 g/km
20002.0 16v GLX · 2.0 16v GLS	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.3 L/100 km NEDC	196 g/km
20002.0 16v GLS	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	217 g/km
20002.0 16V GLX · 2.0 16V GLS	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	202 g/km
20002.0 16V GLS	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
20002.4 GDI	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.2–8.3 L/100 km NEDC	196–199 g/km
20002.4 GDI	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	208–213 g/km
20002.5 V6-24V · 2.5 V6-24V Sport	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1–9.3 L/100 km NEDC	214–219 g/km
20002.5 V6-24V · 2.5 V6-24V Sport	2.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.5–9.9 L/100 km NEDC	224–232 g/km

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2002–2003SOHC, CMODE CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2002–2003SOHC, CMODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1999–2002SOHC · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP · CMODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1999–2001SOHC · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP · CMODE CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1999SOHC	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1998SOHC	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1998SOHC	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1997SOHC-V6 (FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003Mid-size	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	258 g/km
2003Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	267 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.