Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Leapmotor C10

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $45,888. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $2,398.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,839 and $50,477 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Leapmotor C10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 89% for the Leapmotor C10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 7 in the Leapmotor C10.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Leapmotor C10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.7 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Leapmotor C10 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 13.8kWh (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 55km and 420km. DC fast charging peaks at 50kW (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 84kW (Leapmotor C10).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV measures 4,545mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 194mm shorter than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 137L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor C10 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.