Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 12 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.9 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, 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: | 740 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV 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: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 23 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 11 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 65 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 13 200 | |
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