Mitsubishi Galant vs. Honda Accord
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Galant and Honda Accord 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 Mitsubishi Galant and the Honda Accord.
In comparing the Mitsubishi Galant's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Galant has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Galant's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Mitsubishi Galant.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mitsubishi Galant ranges from $2,950 to $10,275 while a used 2012 Honda Accord is priced between $5,900 to $14,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Galant’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Honda Accord base engine makes 177 horsepower. The Galant is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 531 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Galant. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mitsubishi Galant has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Accord has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21899
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21480
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
22030
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18995 - 34200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5980
Price Range:
2950 - 10275
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130772
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10039
Price Range:
5900 - 14990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
7962
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
6566 - 10559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
436
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
141807
# Good or Great Deals:
135
Mitsubishi Galant Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord
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:
0.9820202699350816
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.627897884274773
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 20.5
Mitsubishi Galant Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Galant Trim Levels
ES, FE, SE
Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX V6, EX-L, EX-L V6, EX-L V6 w/Navi, EX-L w/Navi, LX, LX-P, LX-S, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
161 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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):
372 / 531 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
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
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
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
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:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3216 lbs
Width:
72.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Red
Rave Red Pearl
Silver
Quick Silver Pearl
White
White Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
