Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Toyota Celica
Highlights
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,499
|
$17,670
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
162 hp
|
140 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
162 @ 6000
|
140 @ 6400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
162 @ 4000
|
125 @ 4200
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/145
|
1.8L/110
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 28 Hwy
|
27 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
5.6 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/45R18
|
P195/60R15
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
15 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x -TBD- in
|
16 x 4 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70D16
|
T125/70D16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
15 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/45R18
|
P195/60R15
|
Suspension
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double wishbone
|
Steering
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
14
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
44 in
|
47 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
29 in
|
27 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
13 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
68 in
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
44 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
17 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
51 in
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
82 ft³
|
78 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
171 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,272 lbs
|
2,425 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
80
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525
|
356
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
10.8 x 1.0 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.3 x -TBD- in
|
Not Available in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2005 Toyota Celica?
The 2005 Toyota Celica is more reliable than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2005 Celica versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2005 Toyota Celica?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Toyota Celica with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2005 Toyota Celica?
The 2005 Toyota Celica is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a $17,670 starting MSRP versus a $19,499 starting MSRP.
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