Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $47,839 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 Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $7,310 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Suzuki S-Cross packs more ADAS features with 6 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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-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 Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. 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 Suzuki S-Cross offers synthetic leather.

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 Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has the clear power advantage at 96kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is 0.8s 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, 245mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,462 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,462 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.