Honda Prelude vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Prelude · Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Length178.0 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase101.8 in
- Curb weight2,954 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Mitsubishi Eclipse width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Prelude is 2.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 53.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 459 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,457 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 459 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,457 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 53.2 in)
- Length: Honda Prelude is 2.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 101.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Prelude · garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Prelude | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 180.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 72.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 101.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,998 lb | 3,457 lb | 459 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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