Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.7 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 180.0 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.7 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3480 lb. | 58 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 54.1 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.1 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |