Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 112.9 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 202.9 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.2 in | -4 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 60.7 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4415 lb. | -877 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.9 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 55.8 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 38.1 in | -8.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -4.4 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |