Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs Mazda MX-3 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mazda MX-3. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.5 | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 700 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 | 400'000 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: | 46 years | 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 16 cm longer than the Mazda MX-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 289 litres | |
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Mazda MX-3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-3, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 355 kg | 395 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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