Honda ZR-V 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 Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Honda ZR-V 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.

Drivetrain

The Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

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 Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 94kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda ZR-V measures 4,568mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 23mm longer 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 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Honda ZR-V a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 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 Honda ZR-V costs about $1,995 a year (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 $285 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 (Honda ZR-V) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: more power (131kW against 94kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 359L).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $1,995).

The Verdict

Honda ZR-V scores higher, 74 vs 71

The Honda ZR-V scores 74 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Honda ZR-V ahead by 17 points), performance (Honda ZR-V ahead by 10 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $285 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Honda ZR-V, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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