Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 162 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 4.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 178 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 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: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Audi TT 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: | 4.58 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 38 cm longer than the Audi TT, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.3 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 200 | |
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