Alfa Romeo Junior vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $47,790. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $1,890.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $50,490 and $52,569 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $5,390 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN) making 94kW and 199Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Junior has the clear power advantage at 107kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Junior is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Alfa Romeo Junior a 56L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $91/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $1,078 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.