Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Polestar 4

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

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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 Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-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 Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. 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 Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather.

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 Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 2.6s 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, 295mm shorter than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 167L advantage.

For towing, the Polestar 4 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.6 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 electricity for the Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. 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 (Polestar 4). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV), no data (Polestar 4).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $78,500) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Polestar 4: more power (200kW against 94kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 359L).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 71

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Polestar 4 ahead by 26 points), safety (Polestar 4 ahead by 25 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 526L in the Polestar 4. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 5 on the Polestar 4.

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