BMW i8 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW i8 · Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Length184.9 in
- Height50.8 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Mitsubishi Eclipse width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4.5 in shorter (184.9 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4.3 in narrower (76.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.4 in taller (50.8 in vs 53.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4.3 in narrower (76.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.4 in taller (50.8 in vs 53.2 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4.5 in shorter (184.9 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for BMW i8 · garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Eclipse — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i8 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 180.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 72.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,457 lb | 2 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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