Audi RSQ8 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. 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.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi RSQ8 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 RSQ8 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi RSQ8 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi RSQ8 and 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Drivetrain

The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 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 RSQ8 has the clear power advantage at 471kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 6.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 467mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi RSQ8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 246L advantage.

For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Audi RSQ8's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $3,477 a year (12.2 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 $1,767 a year less for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. 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 RSQ8) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi RSQ8), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Audi RSQ8: more power (471kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 359L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $257,227), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $3,477).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 58

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the Audi RSQ8's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 65 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 57 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 47 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $1,767 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 12.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi RSQ8, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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