Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda RX-8 is available with rear wheel drive, while Mitsubishi Eclipse can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 | 2.4 - 3.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 - 232 HP | 162 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 220 - 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 - 12.7 | 9.7 - 11.6 | |
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Mazda RX-8 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mitsubishi Eclipse. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`741 | ~ 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | no data | |
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