Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.9 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 174.8 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 64.4 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3433 lb. | 105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.5 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 49.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 37.9 in | -8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -38.9 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |