Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Honda Prelude
- Length180.4 in
- Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,479 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Prelude is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 373 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 373 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 51.8 in)
- Length: Honda Prelude is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 101.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- 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 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 178.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 51.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,371 lb | 2,998 lb | 373 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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