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Highlights

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Starting MSRP
$17,987
$13,495
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
22 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
147 hp
115 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
4
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
2 yr / 24,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L
2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 5500
115 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
158 @ 4000
122 @ 3200
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
22 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
Not Available qts
6.7 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Ind. Multi-link
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam

Steering

Steering comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Passenger Volume
79 ft³
88 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
54 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
N/A
Second Head Room
35 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
30 in
32 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
53 in
Second Hip Room
45 in
N/A
Wheelbase
101 in
97 in
Length, Overall
175 in
160 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
67 in
Height, Overall
52 in
56 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
58 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
57 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
5 in
Liftover Height
Not Available in
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not Available ft³
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not Available ft³
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Base Curb Weight
2,822 lbs
2,632 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
70

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse1999 Volkswagen Golf
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD- in
10.1 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
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