2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eclipse | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 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 | 1637 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
