Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ranges from $22,636 to $33,091 while a used 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is priced between $34,985 to $52,318. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross's price is between $26,479 and $34,378, with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV priced between $37,762 and $51,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross loses 50 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross’s base engine makes 152 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV base engine makes 248 horsepower. The Eclipse Cross is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Outlander PHEV is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles.This gives the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross the advantage in maximum range. The Eclipse Cross uses regular unleaded, and the Outlander PHEV uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.62 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26479 - 34378
Starting MSRP:
26545
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37762 - 51995
Starting MSRP:
40445
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28495 - 44565
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28714
Price Range:
22636 - 33091
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44536
Price Range:
34985 - 52318
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33748 - 52824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.43208374
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.30791758 - 0.51647538
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21486
Depreciation %:
0.53124407
Resale Value $:
18959
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.36835733
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.30618901 - 0.53124407
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.5 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.88865561115368
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6534842047855443
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.2 - 19.5
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Rankings
Ranking
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60 out of / 67Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
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5 out of / 14Ranking
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5 out of / 9Ranking
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9 out of / 14Ranking
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11 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 14Ranking
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12 out of / 14Ranking
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13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
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13 out of / 14Ranking
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18 out of / 36Ranking
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31 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE, SEL
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Trim Levels
ES, ES Fleet, SE, SEL, SEL Black Edition, SEL Platinum Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.62 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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):
25 / 28 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 27 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
408 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4607 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Red
Red Diamond
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl
Red
Red Diamond
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
