2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester 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 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Eclipse | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1367 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |