Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 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 Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.1 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 188.7 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 63.2 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3609 lb. | 3605 lb. | 4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 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 | 39.1 in | -4.5 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, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -50.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |