Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 980 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 29 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.3 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`845 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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