Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 110.4 in | -9 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 191.1 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.7 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 3494 lb. | 51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 45.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.4 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 56.0 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 35.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -9.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.