Volvo S40 (2000 – 2004) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 200 hp. The Volvo S40 has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,320 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
2000 – 2004
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 200 hp | 150 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 300 Nm | 214 – 278 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 210 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,275 kg | 1,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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