Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.1 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 186.2 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3435 lb. | 103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.4 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 44.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 52.6 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 33.9 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 4.3 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |