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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2006 Mazda RX-8

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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MSRP $25,498 - $34,198
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2006 Mazda RX-8
MSRP $37,095 - $42,045
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas Rotary
Displacement
2.4L/145 3.8L/234
1.3L/80
Fuel System
MPFI
Electro Magnetic
Horsepower
162 hp @ 6000 rpm 263 hp @ 5750 rpm
212 hp @ 7200 rpm 238 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque
162 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
159 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 159 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/OD & adaptive shift control 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/OD & adaptive shift control
6-speed sport mode automatic transmission w/OD, paddle shifters 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, short throw shifter
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 13.3 L/100 km
12.8 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 8.1 L/100 km
8.6 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 13.3 L/100 km
8.6 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
67.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
953 - 978 mm
932 - 970 mm
Front Leg Room
1,087 mm
1,085 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,377 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
879 mm
927 - 935 mm
Rear Leg Room
742 mm
818 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,300 mm
1,394 mm
Trunk Volume
445 L
289 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,576 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,564 mm
4,425 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,834 mm
1,770 mm
Height, Overall
1,359 - 1,367 mm
1,341 mm
Min Ground Clearance
147 - 155 mm
119 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,485 - 1,638 kg
1,389 - 1,404 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P235/45VR18
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P235/45VR18
P225/45WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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