2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2006 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2006 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Eclipse | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
