Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Eclipse can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi Eclipse version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Koleos | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 28 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | 377 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.95 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.25 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`777 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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