Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008

 
Mitsubishi Eclipse
2009 - 2011
Alfa Romeo Brera
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 162 HP185 HP
Torque: 220 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds8.6 seconds
Alfa Romeo Brera is a more dynamic driving.
Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 23 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.89.1
The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway980 km on highway
Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Eclipse engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 21 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi GrandisInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Alfa Romeo Brera engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.41 m
Width: 1.84 m1.83 m
Height: 1.36 m1.37 m
Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but slightly lower.
Mitsubishi Eclipse is 17 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
445 litres610 litres
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.5 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9451`890
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data6400
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Eclipse has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Alfa Romeo Brera has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
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