Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4.9s 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, 440mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 422L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 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 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (10 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 56 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 40 points). Boot space with the seats up: 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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