Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
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 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 99.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 175.4 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3247 lb. | 291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 51.7 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 33.7 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -45.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |