Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Civic and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
When we compare the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a better car than the Honda Civic.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 27.9 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross loses 50 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 22.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross base engine makes 152 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25743 - 32395
Starting MSRP:
24595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
25166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
22725 - 27795
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
29401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24635 - 34995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27845
Price Range:
23820 - 32785
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
27845
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
27845 - 27845
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
31731 - 35755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
15.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
11.8 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.334
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
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4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 37Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 56Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
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19 out of / 19Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
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50 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
113.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
23.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2875 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3406 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Blue Lagoon Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Red
Rallye Red
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Red Diamond
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
