2025 Kia
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2024 Mitsubishi
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 152 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 179.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 71.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Convenience
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Sportage, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sportage is somewhat more expensive than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much wider than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sportage, which is slightly longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
The Kia Sportage has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Sportage doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.