Mitsubishi Eclipse (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2020) Specs

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2008	2020
Model	Mitsubishi Eclipse	Kia Forte
Engine	3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.4 in	106.3 in	-4.9 in
Length	179.7 in	182.7 in	-3 in
Width	72.2 in	70.9 in	1.3 in
Height	53.5 in	56.5 in	-3 in
Curb Weight	3538 lb.	3012 lb.	526 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	14.0 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.2 in	56.1 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.0 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	42.2 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.5 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.2 in	55.3 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.4 in	51.1 in	-6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.2 in	35.7 in	-6.5 in
Total Legroom	72 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.7 ft³	15.3 ft³	0.4 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

2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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