Audi Q5 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 17 Sep 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Audi Q5
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 5.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 71, but the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is $33,110 cheaper
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN)
- Power
- 94kW
- Economy
- 6 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 359L
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$80,900RRP
- with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's standard kit: $80,900 (nothing to add)
$47,790RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q5 TFSI FWD SUV
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
$91,712 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $401 a week in repayments ($91,712 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $198 a week in repayments ($47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts $33,110 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q5 and 5 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q5
- REC-006609 · published 14 May 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pre-tensioners may not operate as intended resulting in increased seat belt slack and reduced occupant restraint performance.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005077 · published 17 Mar 2022Due to its installation position, if there is liquid or liquid droplets spilt on the rear seat bench the control unit for network management may become damaged and fail.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2021
- REC-001665 · published 3 Sep 2021Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- 14 more on the model page.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
13.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · car accepts 22kW · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 22kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 22kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-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 Q5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio 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.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 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 Audi Q5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 172mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Audi Q5 a 161L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $1,625 a year (5.7 L/100km) and fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV about $1,710 a year (6 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $85 a year less for the Audi Q5. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q5: more power (150kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 359L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $1,710).
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $80,900) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).
The Verdict
Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 71
The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q5 ahead by 25 points), performance (Audi Q5 ahead by 18 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $85 less (5.7 L/100km against 6 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q5, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q5 and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is the cheapest at $47,790 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q5 by $33,110.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi Q5 uses the least fuel at 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). We hold no ANCAP data for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q5 has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q5 makes the most power at 150kW. The Audi Q5 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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