Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 111.0 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 197.2 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3609 lb. | 3495 lb. | 114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 59.4 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.2 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 56.2 in | -11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 40.9 in | -11.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -10.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |