Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Volkswagen T-Roc

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Roc opens at $44,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

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 $49,489 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 Volkswagen T-Roc, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $8,595 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Volkswagen T-Roc hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 96% for the Volkswagen T-Roc.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Volkswagen T-Roc.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Volkswagen T-Roc gets a 8-inch display. 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 Volkswagen T-Roc. The Volkswagen T-Roc counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. 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 Volkswagen T-Roc responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Roc has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen T-Roc is 0.6s 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, 294mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Roc at 4,251mm (2,603mm 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 392L in the Volkswagen T-Roc, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 17L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen T-Roc leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc. That is a $1,719 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,719 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 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.