2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Caravelle (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eclipse | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
