Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 vs Toyota Celica 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 31 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Celica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 39 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 283 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 197 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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