Mercury Sable vs Mitsubishi Galant
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Mitsubishi Galant
Overview
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | ES |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2009 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,120 | $21,899 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $8,991 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 17.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 263 hp (best) | 160 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft (best) | 157 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 21.2 cu ft (best) | 13.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,670 lbs | 3,395 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 108.3 in |
| Length | 202.1 in (best) | 191.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 72.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in (best) | 57.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury SableBase | Mitsubishi GalantES |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercury Sable | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ES $21,899 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $26,970 MSRP | SE $24,299 MSRP |
| 3 | Premier $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Premier $31,230 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Mercury Sable vs Mitsubishi Galant FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mercury Sable vs 2012 Mitsubishi Galant on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant starts lower at $21,899. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (21,899).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mercury Sable or 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).