Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 173.8 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 3175 lb. | 297 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 33.5 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | -28.7 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 |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |