Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Nissan Patrol
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN)
- Power
- 94kW
- Economy
- 6 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 359L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 60
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Nissan Patrol
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$102,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 298kW
- Economy
- 14.4 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 620L
Run-out stock: confirm with a dealer
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$47,790RRP
- no option data for this car
$102,100RRP
- with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's standard kit: $102,100 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $198 a week in repayments ($47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Nissan Patrol Ti-L
$102,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $449 a week in repayments ($102,100 RRP, before on-road costs, run-out stock; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts $54,310 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Nissan Patrol). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEVDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. ANCAP's published record does not give the Nissan Patrol a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 6 on the Nissan Patrol.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
None open on our record
Nissan Patrol
- REC-006582 · published 3 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, some affected vehicles were fitted with an incorrect tyre placard.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-001637 · published 2 Aug 2021The fuel pump module may not have been manufactured properly and may bind internally, restricting or stopping fuel to the engine.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- REC-001097 · published 2 Dec 2014The fuel pressure sensor of some vehicles may be insufficiently tightened to the fuel rail, and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- 1 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
13.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · car accepts 22kW · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 22kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 22kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets cloth upholstery while the Nissan Patrol offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 3-zone in the Nissan Patrol.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses a 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN) producing 94kW and 199Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.7 seconds.
The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.
The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan Patrol is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV measures 4,545mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 630mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 261L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Nissan Patrol 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 1.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.5 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 Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $1,710 a year (6 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Nissan Patrol about $4,104 a year (14.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,394 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 Eclipse Cross PHEV) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan Patrol). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV), 5 years (Nissan Patrol).
Where each one leads
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $102,100), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $4,104).
The Nissan Patrol: more power (298kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (620L against 359L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).
The Verdict
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 60
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the Nissan Patrol's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 77 points), performance (Nissan Patrol ahead by 44 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 36 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $2,394 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 14.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 620L in the Nissan Patrol. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 5 on the Nissan Patrol.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Nissan Patrol). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEVDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Nissan Patrol?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is the cheapest at $47,790 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Nissan Patrol by $54,310.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses the least fuel at 6L/100km running as a hybrid (battery depleted).
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Nissan Patrol, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Nissan Patrol has the largest boot at 620L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Nissan Patrol has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Nissan Patrol makes the most power at 298kW. The Nissan Patrol is quickest to 100km/h in 6.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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