Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 112.9 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 200.3 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 67.4 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4033 lb. | -495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.4 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 57.9 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 56.4 in | -12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.8 in | -10.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 47.4 ft3 | -31.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -69.5 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |