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Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 113.7 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 193.4 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 72.8 in | -19.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4531 lb. | -993 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.0 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.7 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.9 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 55.5 in | -11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.9 in | -7.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 43.9 ft3 | -28.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68 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 Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |