Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Eclipse) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 260 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 31 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 83 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 | 420'000 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 25 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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