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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Starting MSRP
$19,499
$17,795
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
24 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
162 hp
148 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 6000
148 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000
145 @ 4200
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
2.4L/145
2.0 L/122
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
24 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R18
P205/60HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P235/45R18
P205/60HR16
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Compact

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
33 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Second Hip Room
44 in
54 in
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
12 ft³
Front Hip Room
54 in
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
54 in
Wheelbase
101 in
104 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Second Head Room
35 in
37 in
Passenger Volume
82 ft³
94 ft³
Track Width, Front
62 in
60 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Height, Overall
53 in
58 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
55 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
69 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Length, Overall
180 in
182 in
Second Leg Room
29 in
36 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,272 lbs
2,888 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
620

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD- in
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
10 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with 28 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a $17,795 starting MSRP versus a $19,499 starting MSRP.

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