Mitsubishi Eclipse II

Mitsubishi Eclipse II
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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

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length––4,374–4,379 mm
Width––1,745 mm
Height––1,265–1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,470–2,530 mm RDW–2,510 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,295–1,340 kg RDW–1,235–1,456 kg
Mass in running order1,395–1,440 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,750–1,785 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997–1999DOHC (FFS) · DOHC · DOHC, CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1996–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1998–1999DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1996–1999DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO) · DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998–1999DOHC-T/C · DOHC-TC, CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1998–1999DOHC2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1999SOHC2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1999SOHC, CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998SOHC2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998SOHC2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995–1997DOHC (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1995–1997DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1996–1997SOHC-4 (FFS) · S0HC-4 (FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1996–1997SOHC-4 (FFS) · S0HC-4 (FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995–1996DOHC (FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995DOHC TURBO (FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 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.