Dodge Challenger vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mitsubishi to the dealership as the Dodge Challenger. The Eclipse will save you money at the pump compared to the Challenger. As far as gas mileage, the Mitsubishi is a little better than the Dodge Challenger, but not by much. The Dodge Challenger is considerably more expensive than the Mitsubishi Eclipse as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Dodge will most certainly prove friendlier than the Eclipse for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Dodge Challenger for a fill-up about as often as the Mitsubishi.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Challenger offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Challenger make it roomier for your passengers than the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Eclipse's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Challenger's, though the Dodge Challenger's is a little larger. The Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Dodge Challenger compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Challenger's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Mitsubishi Eclipse may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mitsubishi Eclipse down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger is a genuine sports car.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Challenger is most certainly nimbler than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a larger engine than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Mitsubishi Eclipse could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Challenger in terms of pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Challenger is tremendously more powerful than the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Challenger isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Eclipse's.