2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $26,345 to $31,145
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 25 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, N/A Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mitsubishi Outlander than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is slightly shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a smaller turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mitsubishi Outlander is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for pulling heavy loads. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a little less horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mitsubishi Outlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mitsubishi Outlander.