Mitsubishi Eclipse I
The Mitsubishi Eclipse I (1990–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.
Model codes: D20
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,389 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,695 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,306–1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm RDW | – | 2,470 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,270–1,400 kg RDW | – | 1,145–1,404 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,370–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,635 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 630 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 630 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 227–538 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,294 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 220 km/h RDW | – | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
219 complaints for model years 1990–1994. 17 crashes · 5 fires · 20 injuries · 1 death
- Transmission and drivetrain 85
- Engine 32
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 10 versions of the Mitsubishi Eclipse I
United States 10 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1994(SOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · SOHC (FFS), 2MODE | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1990–1994SOHC (FFS) · (SOHC) (FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1993–1994DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1991–1994(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1990–1994(FFS) · (DOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · DOHC (FFS), 2MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1991–1994(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1990–1994(FFS) · (FFS,TRBO) · (DOHC) (FFS) and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1990–1994(FFS,TRBO) · (DOHC) (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1991–1992(DOHC) (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE · DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1990SOHC (FFS), 2MODE | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.