Design
The Audi TT has a more sleek and modern design than the Eclipse. It features a low, wide stance with a long hood and a short rear deck. The Eclipse, on the other hand, has a more traditional sports car design with a long hood and a short trunk.
Performance
The Audi TT is available with a variety of engines, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and a 3.2-liter V6 engine that produces 250 horsepower. The Eclipse is available with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 162 horsepower and a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 263 horsepower.
Handling
The Audi TT has a more precise and responsive handling than the Eclipse. It features a quattro all-wheel drive system that provides excellent traction and stability, even in slippery conditions. The Eclipse, on the other hand, has a front-wheel drive system that can be more difficult to control in slippery conditions.
Comfort
The Audi TT has a more comfortable ride than the Eclipse. It features a well-cushioned suspension and a quiet interior. The Eclipse, on the other hand, has a stiffer suspension and a louder interior.
Fuel Economy
The Audi TT gets better fuel economy than the Eclipse. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. The 3.2-liter V6 engine gets an EPA-estimated 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. The Eclipse 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 22 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. The 3.8-liter V6 engine gets an EPA-estimated 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
Price
The Audi TT is more expensive than the Eclipse. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine starts at $44,900. The 3.2-liter V6 engine starts at $51,900. The Eclipse 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine starts at $23,995. The 3.8-liter V6 engine starts at $26,995.
Overall
The Audi TT and Mitsubishi Eclipse are both great sports coupes that offer a stylish design, powerful performance, and a comfortable ride. However, the TT is a better choice for those who want a more modern design, better handling, and better fuel economy. The Eclipse is a better choice for those who want a more affordable car with a more traditional sports car design.
