2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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Rating8.4
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$20,699 - $32,599
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Potent engine options

Lousy acceleration for with the four-cylinder model

The 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse comes with stability control as standard equipment

Comfortable front seats

The turning radius is relatively long

Optional add-ons to include Bluetooth and a review camera.

Relatively roomy cargo area for the size of the car

Hefty curb weight with tiny rear seats

Specs & Features

$20,699

price

162 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback is a compact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $20,699. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Focus RS, the Honda Civic SI, and the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Between 2 trims, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback offers 2 powertrain options. The base engine is a 2.4 L inline-4 capable of making 162 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 265 horsepower-making 3.8L V6. However, there is a choice between a 4/5-Speed Automatic Transmission and 5/6-Speed Manual Transmission. The Eclipse reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.2 seconds with the 3.8 L V6. Depending on the powertrain, the Eclipse can manage a combined fuel economy between 19 and 23 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the Eclipse comes in really pull you towards itself. The 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse fetches an average price of $9,997. With around 56 units of the Mitsubishi Eclipse available for purchase, we offer a vast inventory for you to choose from.

Buying Advice

If you are looking for a compact car with style and performance, the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is the way to go. The car comes with several engines including 3.8L V6 that provides enough performance to reach 0-60 in 9.6 seconds. The front seats are very comfortable, however, we cannot say the same about the rear ones. Also, the turning radius is considerably more, with a hefty curb weight. With that said the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a fun car that is in desperate need of an upgrade.

Trims

    GS
    $20,699 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 162 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    GS-Sport
    $24,699 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 162 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    GT
    $28,089 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 265 hp @ 5750 rpm hp
    • Torque: 262 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$20,699- $32,599

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.43

Horsepower

265 hp @ 5750 rpm

Torque

262 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$16,100- $20,875

Gasoline

9.15

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$16,700- $22,110

Gasoline

7.67

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$17,620- $23,860

Gasoline

9.28

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$23,465- $25,170

Gasoline

8.06

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.7 sec16.6 sec-
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.7 sec15.8 sec-
    8.36 sec-116 mph
    9.7 sec17.8 sec-

    2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.7 gal.354/495.6 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/422.4 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13 gal.338/416 mi. -
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.319/435 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/449.5 mi.

      2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        180.4 in.72.2 in.53.5 in.5.8 in.101.4 in.

        2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #2

        176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        171.1 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in. -

        2010 Volvo C30

        Ranked #5

        167.4 in.70.2 in.57 in.5.3 in.103.9 in.
        165.8 in.69.3 in.57.8 in.5 in.101.5 in.

        2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.7 cu.ft.81.6 cu.ft.-
          19.8 cu.ft.114 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          20.1 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
          12.4 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.-

          2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -15.7 cu.ft.-
            -12.4 cu.ft.-
            61.5 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
            49.4 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
            46 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.

            2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3269 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2865 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2856 lbs. -
              --3034 lbs.
              -899 lbs.2968 lbs.

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