Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 10 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, but torque is 1 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 44 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Galant might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 25 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 229 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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