Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 21 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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