The current Mitsubishi Eclipse is 179.9″ long, 72.4″ wide, on a 101.6″ wheelbase, weighing 3,373 lb. Since 2002 it has grown 2% in length and gained 14% in weight. At 15 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 417 lb of it since 2002, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 175.6″ | 68.9″ | 52.4″ | 100.8″ | 2,956 lb |
| 2006–2012 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 53.5″ | 101.6″ | 3,373 lb |
From 2002 to today the Eclipse gained 4.3″ of length (2%) and 417 lb of weight (14%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Eclipse year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record for the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 4 | |
| 2011 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 4 | |
| 2010 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 4 | |
| 2009 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 4 | |
| 2008 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 4 | |
| 2007 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 101.6″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 176.8″ | 68.9″ | 100.8″ | 4 | |
| 2004 | 176.8″ | 68.9″ | 100.8″ | 4 | |
| 2003 | 176.8″ | 68.9″ | 100.8″ | 4 | |
| 2002 | 175.6″ | 68.9″ | 100.8″ | 2 |
Will a Eclipse fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15-foot Mitsubishi Eclipse it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Eclipse clears the garage by 4 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 955 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.4″ | 71.3″ | +1.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.6″ | 105.5″ | -3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,424 lb | -51 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,373 lb the Mitsubishi Eclipse is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 11 measured model years for the Mitsubishi Eclipse between 2002 and 2012.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse fits into 2 rows instead of 11. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
179.9″ (14′ 12″) in its current generation, 72.4″ wide and 53.5″ tall.
How much does a Mitsubishi Eclipse weigh?
3,373 lb at the kerb, which is 14% more than the first generation we hold from 2002.
Will a Eclipse fit in a garage?
At 15 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Eclipse got bigger over the years?
Yes — 4.3″ longer and 417 lb heavier since 2002, across 2 generations. Weight grew 14%, far faster than length.
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