
The Mitsubishi Eclipse had a proud past, but the latest edition suffered from drab, big-car handling.
Today's Scion tC has more of the character we want in sporty coupes, but there's no convertible available, and only four-cylinder power on tap.
Volkswagen's GTI hits the hot-hatch mark squarely, with excellent steering, turbo thrust and an unadorned look that lands on the right side of spartan.
If you're hooked on a convertible, the base Mustang now sports more than 300 horsepower and has all the infotainment features lacking in the Eclipse.
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Quick Specs | ||
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse marks the end of an era, and leaves us nostalgic for the Eclipses of the early 1990s. |
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 Scion tC is starting to develop an interesting personality, though it's still not very fast or exceptionally nimble. |
MSRP From | ||
$19,499 | $22,310 | $18,575 |
Gas Mileage | ||
16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||
Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||
Sub-Compact | Compact | Compact Car |
Style Name | ||
3-Door Coupe Manual GS | 2-Door Coupe V6 | 2-Door HB Manual (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||
Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||
4 | 4 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||
3 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | 3 Door Hatchback |
Transmission | ||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Scion tC |