Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs Volvo XC90
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 17 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN)
- Power
- 94kW
- Economy
- 6 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 359L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 67
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Volvo XC90
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 301L
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$47,790RRP
- no option data for this car
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES
$47,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $198 a week in repayments ($47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo XC90 Plus B5 Bright
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts $50,200 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEVDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC90 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 6 on the Volvo XC90.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
None open on our record
Volvo XC90
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 19 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
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.
How long to charge
13.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · car accepts 22kW · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 22kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 22kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. 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 Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio. 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 Volvo XC90 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 4-zone in the Volvo XC90.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The Volvo XC90 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC90 is 2.0s 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, 408mm shorter than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 58L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 10.8 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
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 fuel for the Volvo XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $599 a year less for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. 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 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV), 5 years (Volvo XC90).
Where each one leads
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $97,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (359L against 301L), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $2,309).
The Volvo XC90: more power (183kW against 94kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,500kg).
The Verdict
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 67
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the Volvo XC90's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 22 points), performance (Volvo XC90 ahead by 21 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $599 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 301L in the Volvo XC90. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, 5 on the Volvo XC90.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$198/wk(≈$857/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at $47,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEVDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Volvo XC90?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is the cheapest at $47,790 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Volvo XC90 by $50,200.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses the least fuel at 6L/100km running as a hybrid (battery depleted).
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC90, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has the largest boot at 359L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo XC90 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo XC90 makes the most power at 183kW. The Volvo XC90 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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