Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 112.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 192.3 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 72.0 in | -18.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.0 in | -5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.4 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 57.6 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.2 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 49.2 ft3 | -33.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -63.5 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |