Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 12 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
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: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta 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: | 4.56 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Eclipse uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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