2025 Mitsubishi
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 25 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.1 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 179.0 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan.
Convenience
The Volkswagen Tiguan 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Tiguan.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.