2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $27,345 to $31,595
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 25 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

Convenience
With the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.