BMW iX1 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

Price and cost per week

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.

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 BMW iX1 features a 10.7-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 BMW iX1 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — 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 BMW iX1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 BMW iX1 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX1 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX1 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the BMW iX1 and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the BMW iX1 a 131L 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.

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 1.1 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/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. 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 (BMW iX1) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW iX1), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX1: more power (230kW against 94kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 359L).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $77,900), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 70

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the BMW iX1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX1 ahead by 36 points), safety (BMW iX1 ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the BMW iX1, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX1, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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