Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs Chrysler Neon 1997
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 13 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.0 | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Eclipse gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 380'000 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: | 45 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 364 litres | |
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Chrysler Neon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 123 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.8 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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