Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Nissan 350Z

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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
$19,499
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$36,870
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$19,499
Starting MSRP
$36,870
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
162 hp
Horsepower
306 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
2
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

162 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
306 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/145
Displacement
3.5L/214
Displacement
-
Displacement
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
268 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
T155/80D17
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P235/45R18
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

16 ft³
Trunk Volume
4 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
54 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
43 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
82 ft³
Passenger Volume
52 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
62 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
4
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
29 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
180 in
Length, Overall
170 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
101 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
53 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
44 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,272 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,575 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.1 x 0.63 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 )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2009 Nissan 350Z is more reliable than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2009 350Z versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with 23 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is cheaper than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with a $19,499 starting MSRP versus a $36,870 starting MSRP.

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