Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Eclipse gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 460'000 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: | 9 years | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.31 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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