Dodge Avenger vs. Mitsubishi Galant
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Avenger and Mitsubishi Galant contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Avenger and the Mitsubishi Galant.
In comparing the Dodge Avenger's and the Mitsubishi Galant's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Avenger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mitsubishi Galant has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Dodge Avenger and Mitsubishi Galant have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Avenger's and the Mitsubishi Galant's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Galant is a better car than the Dodge Avenger.
Pricing: A used 2012 Dodge Avenger ranges from $3,945 to $12,995 while a used 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is priced between $3,497 to $12,597.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Avenger’s base engine makes 173 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Galant base engine makes 160 horsepower. Both the Avenger and the Galant are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 507 and 531 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Galant has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Dodge Avenger has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$22,030
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$18,995 - $34,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,899
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,324
Price Range:
$3,945 - $12,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$8,931
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$7,324 - $11,588
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
96
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
142,339
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,918
Price Range:
$3,497 - $12,597
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149,108
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Dodge Avenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Galant Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Avenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Galant
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 23.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Avenger Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Galant Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Avenger Trim Levels
R/T, SE, SE V6, SXT, SXT Plus
Mitsubishi Galant Trim Levels
ES, FE, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
173 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
157 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 531 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3400 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
192.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3395 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blackberry Pearl Coat / Blue Streak Pearl Coat
Gray
Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat
Orange
Copperhead Pearl Coat
Red
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Rave Red Pearl
Silver
Quick Silver Pearl
White
White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Beige
