Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.3 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 171.6 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.7 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3223 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 52.7 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 33.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | -29.1 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |