2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | i30 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |
