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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Starting MSRP
$17,490
$19,499
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
21 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
162 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/148
2.4L/145
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5500
162 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000
162 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
21 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
18 x 8.0 in
Front Tire Size
P195/65TR15
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P195/65TR15
P235/45R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
T125/70D16
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
18 x 8.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar

Steering

Steering comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
17
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
82 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
54 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
54 in
Second Head Room
40 in
35 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
29 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
51 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
44 in
Wheelbase
103 in
101 in
Length, Overall
169 in
180 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
72 in
Height, Overall
62 in
53 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
6 in
Liftover Height
23 in
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
19 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
64 ft³
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Base Curb Weight
3,184 lbs
3,272 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
110

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x 0.9 in
11.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
10.3 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
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