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Hyundai
Tiburon
vs.
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
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See and compare how the
Hyundai Tiburon goes against the Honda Civic
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| General Information |
Mitsubishi
Eclipse |
Hyundai Tiburon |
| Estimated Market Price |
$19,082.47 |
$15,389.95 |
| Invoice |
$18,345.00 |
$14,808.00 |
| List Price |
$19,399.00 |
$16,095.00 |
| Vehicle Class |
Compact |
Compact |
| Overall Satisfaction Rating |
79
out of 100 |
94
out of 100 |
| Performance |
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| Engine |
2.4L
4 Cylinder |
2.0L
4 Cylinder |
| Drive |
FWD |
FWD |
| Transmission |
5
speed Manual OD |
5
speed Manual OD |
| Compression Ratio |
9.50:1 |
10.10:1 |
| Horsepower |
162
hp @6000rpm |
138
hp @6000rpm |
| Torque |
162@
4000 |
136@
4500 |
| Bore |
3.43 |
3.23 |
| Stroke |
3.94 |
3.68 |
| Fuel Capacity |
17.70
gallons |
14.50
gallons |
| Fuel Type |
Unleaded |
Unleaded |
| Fuel Delivery |
SEFI |
MPFI |
| MPG City |
23 |
24 |
| MPG Highway |
30 |
30 |
| Convenience Features |
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| Air Conditioning |
Std |
Std |
| Power Windows |
Std |
Std |
| Power Door Locks |
Std |
Std |
| Tilt Steering Wheel |
- |
- |
| Cruise Control |
Std |
N/C |
| Leather Seats |
- |
- |
| Power Seats |
- |
- |
| Tachometer |
Std |
Std |
| Rear Defroster |
- |
Std |
| Full Spare |
- |
- |
| Premium Wheels |
Std |
Std |
| AM/FM Radio |
Std |
Std |
| Cassette Player |
- |
Dlr |
| CD Player |
Std |
Std |
| Sunroof |
- |
N/C |
| MoonRoof |
- |
- |
| Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase |
101.4" |
99.6" |
| Overall Length |
179.7" |
173.0" |
| Vehicle Height |
53.5" |
52.4" |
| Vehicle Width |
72.2" |
69.3" |
| Seating Capacity |
4 |
4 |
| Cargo Capacity (Cars) |
Not
Applicable |
15 |
| Front Headroom (Cars) |
38.5" |
38.0" |
| Front Legroom (Cars) |
42.8" |
43.1" |
| Rear Legroom |
29.2" |
29.9" |
| Payload Capacity (Trucks) |
Not
Applicable |
Not
Applicable |
| Gross Weight (Trucks) |
Not
Applicable |
Not
Applicable |
| Towing Capacity (Trucks) |
Not
Applicable |
Not
Applicable |
| Final Assembly Location |
USA |
RK |
| Legend |
| GRP |
Not Available for individual purchase |
RET |
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price |
| STD |
Standard equipment for this model |
DLR |
Dealer installed |
| PKG |
Available as part of an option package |
N/C |
No Charge |
| N/R |
Status not provided by manufacturer |
N/A |
Not Available |
| OPT |
Optional Equipment |
PIO |
Port Installed Option |
| - |
Data Not Available |
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Note applies to this vehicle |
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How the Hyundai
Tiburon stacks up against the Mitsubishi Eclipse
by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA
Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Eclipse packs quite
a wallop and will knock the Hyundai
Tiburon down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in
mind that high horsepower engines often command higher
insurance premiums.
Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Hyundai
Tiburon have about comparable tires. With its
tighter turning circle, the Tiburon
is definitely more agile than the Mitsubishi, something
to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however,
note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel
a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a larger engine
than the Hyundai
Tiburon. Remember that smaller engines typically get
better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed
more. The Tiburon
could learn a lesson or two from the Eclipse in terms of
torque.
Utility
Neither the Hyundai
Tiburon nor the Mitsubishi has a marked advantage
with respect to seating capacity.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Eclipse offers a bit
more head room than the Hyundai
Tiburon,
there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear
of the Hyundai
offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mitsubishi
Eclipse, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is quite a bit more ponderous
than the Hyundai
Tiburon. Your wallet will hurt more every time you
fill up the Mitsubishi Eclipse than the Hyundai
Tiburon because of its bigger tank. The Tiburon
and the Eclipse compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for
transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the
dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the
Eclipse to the dealership as the Tiburon.
As far as MSRP, the Mitsubishi costs considerably more
than the Hyundai
Tiburon. The Hyundai
Tiburon is substantially less costly than the
Mitsubishi Eclipse with respect to purchase
cost.
Overview
The Mitsubishi and the Hyundai
Tiburon
have the same basic after-sale protection. When it comes
to after-sale protection against rust, the Mitsubishi
Eclipse has tremendously better coverage than the Hyundai
Tiburon.
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Western Massachusetts - Home Of Gary Rome Hyundai
Western
Massachusetts is separated into four
zones running from north to south across the region.
The
Berkshires -
The Berkshire
Mountains are a branch of the ancient Appalachian
Mountains in the extreme west of the state, consisting
approximately of Berkshire
County. The chief cities in the area are Pittsfield
and North Adams.
The Hill
Towns -
The Hill Towns more or less include the areas of
Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties between the
Connecticut River valley towns and the Berkshires.
The Valley -
The Connecticut
River valley is formed on a fault line from when
Africa subducted under North America millions of years
ago, leaving part of itself behind. Cities in this
region include Springfield,
Greenfield,
Northampton, South Hadley, and Holyoke.
The Amherst Hill Towns -
The area to the east of the Valley does not have a
general name, and thus is often mistakenly considered
part of the valley itself. Pelham, Shutesbury, and
Leverett are part of the Amherst school district, and
also called the "Hill Towns," despite being on
the other side of the river from other hill towns. This
area includes the Quabbin Reservoir.
The beautiful, idyllic Pioneer
Valley of Western
Massachusetts used to be one of the world's best
kept secrets. But now, more and more companies are
choosing to expand here creating jobs, and increasing
opportunities for all. Simply telling the good news of
this region's lower costs and great quality of life to
the right corporate decision makers, is attracting
strong interest.
Headquarters companies including MassMutual, National
Evaluation Systems, Blackstone Medical, Micro Test
Laboratories, and many others have expanded.
Western
Massachusetts boasts an in-depth culture with a
beautiful backdrop of all its natural resources. The
grandeur of nature and the harmony of the music at
Tanglewood provide the perfect recipe that will feed
your soul.
In addition to the Boston
Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, Western
Massachusetts is home to the Clark Art Institute,
the Norman Rockwell Museum, Yankee Candle Company, Six
Flags of New
England, The Big E, the Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame, the Volleyball Hall of Fame, and the Dr.
Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
With all the activities that rugged Western
Massachusetts has to offer you will truly enjoy your
surroundings. Activities include boating, fishing,
kayaking, hunting, biking, canoeing, golfing, and
skiing. City life is not too far, either, as it's
fairly close to both Boston
and New York.
There are several other institutions of higher
learning in the Valley offering an array of lectures,
concerts and presentations on any given day. Amherst
College and the University of Massachusetts
are in Amherst. Smith College is in Northampton. Mt. Holyoke
College is in South Hadley. With Hampshire College,
these schools form the Five College Consortium. Most
Five College facilities are available to all Five
College students, including libraries, computer labs and
dining halls and are only a (free!) bus ride away.
If looking to go somewhere more serene, there are a
number of campgrounds to the northwest and a number of
small mountains for hiking and biking, some even within
walking distance of campus. The Connecticut
River runs through the center of the Valley and provides
a perfect atmosphere for kayaking and canoeing.
Both Boston
and New York are
a few hours away, accessible by train from Springfield.
Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT is
only 45 minutes away and Logan International Airport in Boston
is two hours away.
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