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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Automatic
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0T S Automatic Convertible
$30,149 Starting Price (MSRP)
$25,995 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Eclipse Spyder Sub-Model Beetle Convertible
Make Mitsubishi Make Volkswagen
Model Eclipse Model Beetle
Model Year 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Model Year 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Year 2009 Year 2019
MSRP $30,149 MSRP $25,995
Engine 3.8L V6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 265 hp Horsepower 174 hp
Torque 262 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
City 16 MPG City 26 MPG
Highway 25 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 19 MPG Combined 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.7 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 283.2 miles Cruising Range City 377 miles
Cruising Range Highway 442.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 478.5 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 40 ft Turning Diameter 35.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Optional Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,688 lbs Curb Weight 3,239 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.8 in Ground Clearance 5.6 in
Wheelbase 101.4 in Wheelbase 100.1 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P235/45R18 Front Tire P215/60TR16
Rear Tire P235/45R18 Rear Tire P215/60TR16
Front Width 61.8 in Front Width 62.2 in
Max Width 72.2 in Max Width 71.9 in
Height 54.7 in Height 58 in
Length 180.4 in Length 168.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in Front Seat Headroom 39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53.7 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom 35.7 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 40 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 43.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 40.3 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 27.7 in Rear Seat Leg Room 31.4 in
Trunk Volume 5.2 ft³ Trunk Volume N/A