Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.0 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 179.5 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 65.9 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3440 lb. | 98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.0 in | -5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 38.0 in | -8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -9.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.6 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |