2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $26,345 to $31,145
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 25 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 32 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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 RAV4 than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
With the Toyota RAV4, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is much slimmer than the Toyota RAV4, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota RAV4.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will do just as well as the Toyota RAV4, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Toyota RAV4 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Toyota RAV4. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota RAV4.