The Galant offers more headroom than the 2004 Honda Accord does, but the Accord has more leg room. Otherwise, interior roominess is comparable to that of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and Nissan Altima. Taller people should think twice about ordering the sunroof, as it lowers front headroom by 2 inches. Visibility is good all around, notably to the rear quarters, thanks to decently slim C-pillars. The high beltline gives passengers a secure feeling.

Controls are right-sized and easy to use, with knobs and buttons and rocker switches galore. The HVAC (heater) knobs are big and easy to operate even with gloves on. The A/C indicator is hard to see in bright sunlight, however. At night the instruments are cobalt blue on black.

Quality of materials is hit and miss, with the climate control and audio panel a major hit, making the rest more of a miss than it'd otherwise be. The dash has a clinical look, friendly to the eyes but cold and austere in presence. Geometric shapes and angles in the steering wheel spokes don't mesh well with the slopes, arcs and arches of the gauge cluster. The interior of the DE model is quite plain. The GTS gets woodgrain trim designed to look like bird's-eye maple, but it comes off looking like plastic. The standard steering wheel doesn't feel like a high-quality piece; the Diamond Package replaces it with a nicer leather-wrapped wheel. Each door has a storage pocket. Two medium-size cup holders are molded into the front center console rearward of the shift gate; dust, dirt and spilled liquids are likely to require regular wipe-ups.

The rear seat is reasonably roomy and adequate, though the seating position is a bit low and the bottom cushions could offer a bit more thigh support. The rear seats offer decent headroom in spite of the Galant's dramatically sloping roofline.

The Galant's trunk is larger than the Accord's and the trunk lid opens wide. The trunk opening is a bit restricted, however, and the rear seats cannot be folded down to extend the cargo space.