Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 111.2 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 187.6 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.0 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 66.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3851 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.2 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.7 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 59.1 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 56.6 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.1 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -65.9 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 |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |