Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs Toyota Paseo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 56 HP more power than Toyota Paseo, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Toyota Paseo. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Toyota Paseo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Paseo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Eclipse gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 44 years | 13 years | |
| 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: | 4.38 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 22 cm longer than the Toyota Paseo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 278 litres | |
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Toyota Paseo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 37 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Paseo. 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Paseo, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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