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