Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Expedition | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 119.0 in | -17.6 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 205.8 in | -26.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.7 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 76.7 in | -23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 5352 lb. | -2078 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 63.4 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 63.0 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 64.3 in | -13.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 62.4 in | -18 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 38.7 in | -9.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | -44.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 60.9 ft3 | -45.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 110.5 ft3 | -94.8 ft3 |
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |