Suzuki S-Cross vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $5,415 in fuel alone.

Both the Suzuki S-Cross and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV 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 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross and 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 95kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 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 Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,300mm long on a 2,600mm wheelbase, 245mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

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

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV 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 $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $456/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $456 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.