Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse
$18,275
$19,499
Highlights
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,275
|
$19,499
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 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
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.4L/148
|
2.4L/145
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5100
|
162 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4000
|
162 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T125/70D16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
16 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P235/45R18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P235/45R18
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Macpherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Steering
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
40 ft
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
51 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
180 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
29 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
44 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
43 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
101 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
82 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
72 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
35 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
16 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
63 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
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
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,222 lbs
|
3,272 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
510
|
525
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
110
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x 0.9 in
|
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
10.3 x -TBD- in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser with 23 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $19,499 starting MSRP.
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