Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 162 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
|
Mitsubishi Eclipse is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 12 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 85 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.0 | |
|
The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GT consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.49 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.36 m | |
|
Alfa Romeo GT is smaller, but slightly higher. Alfa Romeo GT is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 445 litres | |
|
Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Alfa Romeo GT has
|
Mitsubishi Eclipse has
| |