Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Honda Civic Type R
- Length179.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,483 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 2.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 281 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 281 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 2.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 179.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Eclipse — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 179.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,098 lb | 281 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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