Audi Q2 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Audi Q2 starts from $49,400 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $46,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $2,910.

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 $54,340 and $51,139 respectively.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q2, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $8,310 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.

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Audi Q2 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Audi Q2 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q2 is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 337mm 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 356L in the Audi Q2 and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 53L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Audi Q2 and $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $1,662 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Audi Q2) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,662 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q2) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.