Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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.

Drivetrain

The Mitsubishi ASX uses a Petrol producing 113kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.9 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 Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mitsubishi ASX measures 4,238mm long on a 2,639mm wheelbase, 307mm shorter 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 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 125L 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 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 Mitsubishi ASX costs about $1,824 a year (6.4 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 $114 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: 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $47,790), more power (113kW against 94kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 359L).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $1,824).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 17 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 4 points), performance (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 3 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $114 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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