Mitsubishi Eclipse II

The Mitsubishi Eclipse II (1995–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United States.
Model codes: D30
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,374–4,379 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,745 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,265–1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470–2,530 mm RDW | – | 2,510 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,295–1,340 kg RDW | – | 1,235–1,456 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,395–1,440 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,750–1,785 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 142–425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,095–2,237 L EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R15
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, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
904 complaints for model years 1995–1999. 125 crashes · 29 fires · 66 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 143
- Transmission and drivetrain 81
- Airbags 71
- Suspension 66
- Brakes 57
- Body and structure 35
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 18 versions of the Mitsubishi Eclipse II
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United States 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999DOHC (FFS) · DOHC · DOHC, CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1996–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1998–1999DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1996–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1998–1999DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1998–1999DOHC | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1999SOHC | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1999SOHC, CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1998SOHC | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1998SOHC | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995–1997DOHC (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1995–1997DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1996–1997SOHC-4 (FFS) · S0HC-4 (FFS) | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1996–1997SOHC-4 (FFS) · S0HC-4 (FFS) | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995–1996DOHC (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 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.





