Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$18,275
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$19,499
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$18,275
Starting MSRP
$19,499
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
150 hp
Horsepower
162 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
150 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/148
Displacement
2.4L/145
Displacement
-
Displacement
165 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
P235/45R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Twist beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
169 in
Length, Overall
180 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
41 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
40 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
82 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
47 in
Second Hip Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
103 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
41 in
Second Leg Room
29 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
50 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
58 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
63 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
22 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,222 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,272 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

510
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
10.62 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

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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