Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 121.7 in | -20.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 203.0 in | -23.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.5 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 68.5 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4376 lb. | -838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 64.2 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.8 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.5 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 63.2 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 66.4 in | -22 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 40.5 in | -11.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -45.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 86.9 ft3 | -71.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -129.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.