Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 49 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.6 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 22 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| 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 A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | 829 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7400 | |
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