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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Toyota Celica

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Engine comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
27 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
5.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Suspension comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Steering comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Measurements comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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

Safety comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 Toyota Celica
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 Toyota Celica
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
80
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
356

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse2005 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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