Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Scion tC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Scion tC 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 Scion tC.
When comparing the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the Scion tC'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 and base engine power. The Scion tC has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Mitsubishi Eclipse and Scion tC have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the Scion tC's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better car than the Scion tC.
Pricing: A used 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from $2,457 to $9,995 while a used 2009 Scion tC is priced between $3,272 to $9,426.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Eclipse’s base engine makes 162 horsepower, and the Scion tC base engine makes 161 horsepower. Both the Eclipse and the tC are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 496 and 392 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Scion tC has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
20099
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
17000
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5934
Price Range:
2457 - 9995
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
145854
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5995
Price Range:
3272 - 9426
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119061
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Mitsubishi Eclipse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Scion tC 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):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Scion tC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4549949124679589
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.439485139303807
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Rankings
Not yet available
Scion tC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Eclipse Trim Levels
GS, GT
Scion tC Trim Levels
Base
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
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:
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
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
Voice Recognition:
Available
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:
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
53.5 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2932 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 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:
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Tire Size:
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Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Blue
Maizen Blue Pearl
Gray
Satin Meisai Gray Pearl
Orange
Sunset Pearlescent
Red
Rave Red Pearl
Silver
Quick Silver Pearl
White
Northstar White
Yellow
Solar
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl / Gloss Black
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic / Waveline Pearl
Gray
Flint Mica
Orange
Not available
Red
Sizzling Crimson Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal Sport Fabric / Medium Gray Sport Fabric / Sun and Sound Dark Charcoal Sport Fabric / Sun and Sound Medium Gray Sport Fabric
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Grey
