Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Mitsubishi Lancer.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the Mitsubishi Lancer's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the Mitsubishi Lancer's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better car than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from $4,960 to $12,999 while a used 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is priced between $4,985 to $13,377.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Eclipse’s base engine makes 162 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Lancer base engine makes 148 horsepower. The Eclipse is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Lancer is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. This gives the Mitsubishi Lancer the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Mitsubishi Lancer has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$19,499
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$15,695
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,818
Price Range:
$4,960 - $12,999
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,009
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,155
Price Range:
$4,985 - $13,377
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,176
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Mitsubishi Eclipse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Lancer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Eclipse
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 Lancer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mitsubishi Eclipse Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Lancer Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Eclipse Trim Levels
GS, GS Sport, GT, SE
Mitsubishi Lancer Trim Levels
DE, ES, GT, Ralliart, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
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):
354 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree 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:
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:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3272 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2866 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Gray
Carbon Pearl
Orange
Sunset Pearlescent
Red
Rave Red Pearl
Silver
Quick Silver Pearl
White
Northstar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Tarmac Black Pearl
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Apex Silver Metallic
White
Wicked White Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Medium Gray
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
