2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $36,985 to $51,880
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MPG - City 25 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 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). Clearly, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.