2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Mitsubishi Galant

2012 Nissan Altima

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4-Door Sedan ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Galant 4-Door Sedan ES	21	30	$20,974	$21,899
Galant 4-Door Sedan SE	21	30	$23,273	$24,299

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2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S	23	32	$23,096	$24,640
Altima 2-Door Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S	23	31	$22,534	$24,040
Altima 2-Door Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SR	20	27	$26,842	$28,970
Altima 2-Door Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SR	18	27	$28,904	$31,200
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5	23	32	$19,699	$20,550
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S	23	32	$21,290	$22,710
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL	23	32	$21,290	$22,710
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SR	20	27	$23,697	$25,570

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,974

$23,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,899

$24,640

Monthly Payment Estimate

$365 / month

$411 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has endured as a rental-fleet special, but sedan shoppers would do better with nearly every other mid-size four-door on the market.

The 2012 Nissan Altima isn't as roomy as the newest mid-offerings, but as a coupe or as a sedan, it's one of the best-looking and most sporty mid-sizers.

TCC Likes

SE has navigation, Bluetooth
Resilient ride quality
Good passenger space

Still one of the best-looking mid-sizers
Responsive handling
Simple, comfortable interior

TCC Dislikes

Outdated powertrain
Poor driving dynamics
Gas mileage lags competitors

Back seat can seem tight
Pushbutton start, whether you want it or not
Some interior materials look drab

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

52.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

37.0

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.7

47.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

53.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.0

89.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

180.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

105.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

61.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.3

8.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.5 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9 x - TBD -

11.7 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

20.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

34.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.94

2.83

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.1

16.2

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P215/55TR17

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

T135/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P215/55TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3395

3124

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

8.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

175 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

157 @ 4000

180 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

4G69

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

5.79

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

2 Door Coupe

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Galant

Nissan Altima

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.86

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.68

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6

7.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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