Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 117.9 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 202.3 in | -22.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 67.6 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.8 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.5 in | -5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 57.1 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 55.0 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 44.3 in | -15.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -46.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 45.0 ft3 | -29.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -71 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |