2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 338 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Eclipse | Caddy |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1703 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |