Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.7 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 180.7 in | -1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 68.1 in | -14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 4098 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.5 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.4 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 58.0 in | -13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.1 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |