Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 109.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 190.6 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.8 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3556 lb. | -18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 53.9 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.6 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.5 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 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |