Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Kona is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross engine produces 14 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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 Cross version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 Cross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is larger. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 24 cm longer than the Hyundai Kona, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1159 litres | 1297 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 166 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 800 | |
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