Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Mazda RX-8 SE3P: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mitsubishi · 2005–2011
Eclipse
- Power
- 193 kW262 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,215 kg
Photo: Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Mazda · 2003–2012
RX-8 SE3P
Price from €29,600 (2003)
- Power
- 141–177 kW192–241 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road Eclipse Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Mazda RX-8 SE3P is the older design (from 2003); Mitsubishi Eclipse arrived in 2005. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Mazda RX-8 SE3P yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mazda RX-8 SE3P | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.8 · 193 kW (262 PS) | 1.3 L 2 cyl Automatic (S6) · 2011 (EPA) |
| Production years | 2005–2011 | 2003–2012 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 193 kW (262 PS) 259 hp Better | 141–177 kW (192–241 PS) 189–237 hp |
| Power, all versions | 121–198 kW (165–269 PS) 162–266 hp | 141–177 kW (192–241 PS) 189–237 hp |
| Power per tonne | 159 kW/t 193 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,800 cc 3.8 l | 1,300 cc · 2 cyl 1.3 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,215 kg 2,679 lb | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 12.4 l/100 km 19.0 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €3,260/year estimated |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €29,600 (2003) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.