2012 Ford Mustang vs 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2012 Scion tC

2012 Ford Mustang

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2012 Scion tC

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2-Door Conv GT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	17	26	$31,959	$34,710
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	17	26	$35,559	$38,710
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	15	23	$48,611	$53,810
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	19	29	$25,845	$27,310
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium	19	29	$28,899	$31,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Boss 302	17	26	$36,999	$40,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	17	26	$27,459	$29,710
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	17	26	$31,059	$33,710
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	15	23	$44,161	$48,810
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6	19	29	$21,245	$22,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium	19	29	$24,399	$26,310

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2-Door Spyder Automatic GS Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eclipse 2-Door Spyder Automatic GS Sport	20	27	$26,817	$27,999
Eclipse 2-Door Spyder Automatic GT	16	24	$31,223	$32,599
Eclipse 2-Door Spyder Automatic SE	20	27	$27,104	$28,299
Eclipse 3-Door Coupe Automatic GS	20	28	$19,842	$20,499
Eclipse 3-Door Coupe Automatic GS Sport	20	28	$23,656	$24,699
Eclipse 3-Door Coupe Automatic GT	17	25	$27,861	$29,089
Eclipse 3-Door Coupe Automatic SE	20	28	$23,656	$24,699
Eclipse 3-Door Coupe Manual GS	20	28	$18,874	$19,499

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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	23	31	$18,596	$19,575
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 7.0	23	31	$20,811	$21,905
tC 2-Door HB Manual	23	31	$17,646	$18,575
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 7.0	23	31	$19,861	$20,905

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,959

$26,817

$18,596

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,710

$27,999

$19,575

Monthly Payment Estimate

$579 / month

$467 / month

$326 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Ford Mustang doles out all the tire-smoking pony-car thrills, but it's also grown to become quite a sophisticated car.

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse marks the end of an era, and leaves us nostalgic for the Eclipses of the early 1990s.

The 2012 Scion tC is starting to develop an interesting personality, though it's still not very fast or exceptionally nimble.

TCC Likes

Raw 5.0-liter power
A much improved V-6 version
Retro-modern details

Sporty V-6 acceleration
Interior styling has held up fairly well
Spyder's an inexpensive convertible

Some snap in its styling
Powertrain's been smoothed out
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

No telescoping steering wheel
V-6 automatic lacks manual shift control
Some interior finishes are just average

Heavy and bulky for a sporty car
Dated transmissions, handling
Gas mileage lags

Headroom is tight
Driving feel lacks edge
Interior is plasticky

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Mini-Compact

Compact Car

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

40.0

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.8

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.7

52.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.8

27.7

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

39.6

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

40.3

48.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.2

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

81.0

76.1

88.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

35.7

36.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.0

54.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

61.8

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

101.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

72.2

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.0

61.8

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

188.2

180.4

174.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.6

5.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 0.8

10.3 x - TBD -

10.98 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x 1.4

11.6 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.0

17.7

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.4

40.0

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.64

2.81

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

17.1

14.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D16

T145/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P235/45R18

P225/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P235/45R18

P225/45R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3718

3527

3102

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

412 @ 6500

162 @ 6000

180 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

MPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

390 @ 4250

162 @ 4000

173 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

99F

4G69

Displacement

5.0L/302

2.4L/145

2.5L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.21

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

1.57

1.90

Trans Order Code

44X

4ST

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

4.21

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

0.69

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Sportronic Auto w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.66

2.84

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

1.00

1.42

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

3 Door Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Scion tC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Panhard rod

w/Stabilizer Bar

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.9

0.79

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.3

0.87

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

3-Link Solid Axle

Multi-Link

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.1

8.1

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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