Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
Highlights
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
130
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
620
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2017 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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