Land Rover Defender 110 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 Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-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 Land Rover Defender 110 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — 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 Land Rover Defender 110 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 110 and 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Drivetrain

The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 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 Land Rover Defender 110 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender 110 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 213mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 2.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.8 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 Land Rover Defender 110 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 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 $599 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 (Land Rover Defender 110) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Land Rover Defender 110), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender 110: more power (183kW against 94kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $100,900), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $2,309).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 70

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the Land Rover Defender 110's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 27 points), safety (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 23 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $599 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Land Rover Defender 110, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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