Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Renault Arkana

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $47,790 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $45,990. That makes the Renault Arkana the more affordable entry point by $1,800.

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 $52,569 and $50,589 respectively.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Renault Arkana, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $7,955 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-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 Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, 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 Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 1-zone in the Renault Arkana.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses a Petrol 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 Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 94kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Arkana is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV measures 4,545mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 23mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 126L 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.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $91/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $1,591 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $91 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,591 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.