Saturn S-Series vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Saturn S-Series 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 Saturn S-Series and the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
When comparing the Saturn S-Series's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse's specifications and ratings, the Saturn S-Series has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Saturn S-Series's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Saturn S-Series’s base engine makes 100 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse base engine makes 147 horsepower. The S-Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Eclipse is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles.This gives the Saturn S-Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Eclipse the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
11035
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18642
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
3731
Price Range:
1259 - 6679
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137582
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
153567
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Saturn S-Series 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 Saturn S-Series
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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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2005800958569581
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.075277385950114
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Saturn S-Series Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Saturn S-Series Trim Levels
SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2
Mitsubishi Eclipse Trim Levels
GS, GT, RS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
100 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
158 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 432 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):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
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 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
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
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 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
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2351 lbs
Width:
66.4 inches
Height:
55 inches
Length:
178.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2822 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue
Red
Cranberry
Silver
Silver
White
White
Black
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Flash Blue Pearl
Red
Patriot Red Pearl / Saronno Red
Silver
Sterling Silver Metallic / Titanium Pearl
White
Dover White Pearl
Black
Kalapana Black
Green
Sherwood Green Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige/Black
Black
Black
