Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 vs Renault Laguna 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.8 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Laguna 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.2 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 800 | |
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