Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Scion tC
$19,499
$19,385
Highlights
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,499
|
$19,385
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
162 hp
|
179 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
162 @ 4000
|
172 @ 4100
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/145
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
162 @ 6000
|
179 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/45R18
|
P225/45WR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/45R18
|
P225/45WR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70D16
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
52 in
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
106 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
177 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
82 ft³
|
88 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
29 in
|
35 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
44 in
|
49 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,272 lbs
|
3,082 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
575
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2016 Scion tC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.3 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with 26 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2016 Scion tC?
The 2016 Scion tC is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a $19,385 starting MSRP versus a $19,499 starting MSRP.
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