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24 MPG city / 31 MPG highway
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Year
2006
Make
Volkswagen
Model
GTI
Trim
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Hatchback
- FWD L4
Price Comparison
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Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
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Toyota Celica GTS
MSRP
$20,340.00
$23,699.00
$23,845.00
$22,335.00
Destination
$630.00
$595.00
$670.00
$540.00
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Fuel Economy
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Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
Acura RSX Type-S
Toyota Celica GTS
City (mpg)
24
18
23
24
Highway (mpg)
31
27
31
33
Engines & Power
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Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
Acura RSX Type-S
Toyota Celica GTS
Standard Engine
1.8L 180hp I4
3.8L 263hp V6
2L 201hp I4
1.8L 180hp I4
Horsepower
180 @ 5500 RPM
263 @ 5750 RPM
201 @ 7800 RPM
180 @ 7600 RPM
Torque
173 @ 1950 RPM
260 @ 4500 RPM
140 @ 7000 RPM
130 @ 6800 RPM
Valves
5
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1781
3828
1998
1796
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.4
3.7 X 3.5
3.4 X 3.4
3.2 X 3.3
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
11:1
11.5:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2934.4
3472.3
2839.6
2500
Wheelbase (in.)
98.9
101.4
101.2
102.4
Length (in.)
164.9
179.7
172.4
170.5
Width (in.)
68.3
72.2
67.9
68.3
Height (in.)
56.7
53.5
54.9
51.4
Track Front (in.)
59.6
61.8
58.5
58.6
Track Rear (in.)
58.8
61.8
58.5
58.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Standard Seating
5
4
4
4
Front Headroom (in.)
38.6
38.5
37.8
38.4
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.4
34.6
34.1
35
Front Legroom (in.)
41.5
42.8
43.1
43.6
Rear Legroom (in.)
33.5
29.2
29.2
27
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
53.7
54.2
52.6
52.6
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
52.7
51.2
51.3
50.6
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53.7
51.1
51.3
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
44.4
46.2
46.8
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
88
81.6
81
78.3
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
multi-link
wishbone
wishbone
Tires
225/45R17
225/50R17
215/45R17
205/55R15
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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