2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
