Acura RSX vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RSX and Mitsubishi Eclipse contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura RSX and the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
When we compare the Acura RSX's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse's specifications and ratings, the Acura RSX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura RSX's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better car than the Acura RSX.
Pricing: A used 2006 Acura RSX ranges from $4,500 to $19,999 while a used 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is priced between $2,797 to $9,748.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RSX’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse base engine makes 162 horsepower. The RSX is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 403 miles. The Eclipse is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the Acura RSX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Eclipse the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura RSX and Mitsubishi Eclipse are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20995
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20024
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10264
Price Range:
4500 - 19999
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163796
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5595
Price Range:
2797 - 9748
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103419
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Acura RSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura RSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Eclipse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.730299672389851
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9975581946216652
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Acura RSX Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RSX Trim Levels
Base, Type-S, w/Leather
Mitsubishi Eclipse Trim Levels
GS, GT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 403 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2734 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3274 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
53.5 inches
Length:
179.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
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Exterior Colors
Black
Nighthhawk Black Pearl
Blue
Vivid Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnesium Metallic
Green
Jade Green Metallic
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Blue
UV Blue Pearl
Gray
Titanium Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Pure Red / Ultra Red Pearl
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Frost White Pearl
Orange
Sunset Pearlescent
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Charcoal cloth
Gray
Medium Gray cloth
