Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2019
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 5 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 22 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
445 litres | 1193 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`398 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 365 kg | 572 kg | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 57 procentiem less than Mitsubishi ASX. Therefore, Mitsubishi ASX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 000 | |
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