Mazda RX-8 (2008 – 2012) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 232 hp. The Mazda RX-8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.2 s. The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 233 km/h. The Mazda RX-8 is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,483 kg. At 4,582 mm, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 122 mm longer than the Mazda RX-8.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-8
2008 – 2012
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 212 – 232 hp | 165 – 268 hp |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 220 – 355 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.5 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 233 km/h | 209 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.2 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,582 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,576 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,390 – 1,411 kg | 1,483 – 1,637 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.