Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Toyota C-HR

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $46,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $46,940. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $450.

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 $51,139 and $51,634 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 Toyota C-HR, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $6,315 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota C-HR 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 7 in the Toyota C-HR.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR 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 that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR has the clear power advantage at 103kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota C-HR is 1.5s 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, 185mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm 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 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 775kg 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 $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $1,263 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,263 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 (Toyota C-HR). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.