Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 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 | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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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): | 9.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 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 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.37 m | |
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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 data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | 610 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.7 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`845 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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