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 | 2,576 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,359 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 64 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,057 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,016 mm | 878 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 742 mm | 965 mm | -223 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,829 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 445 L | 949 L | -504 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 | 1,934 L | 14.7 |
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 |