Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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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 | 108.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 186.4 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 59.3 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3600 lb. | -62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.1 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 37.8 in | -8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | -8.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 1 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 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |