Volkswagen Tayron vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Volkswagen Tayron starts from $48,290 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $46,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $1,800.

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 $53,119 and $51,139 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 Tayron, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $10,445 in fuel alone.

Both the Volkswagen Tayron and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron and 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Volkswagen Tayron 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron and 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Volkswagen Tayron adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV misses.

The Volkswagen Tayron features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron 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 Volkswagen Tayron uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 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 Volkswagen Tayron has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Tayron is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Tayron measures 4,792mm long on a 2,791mm wheelbase, 247mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Volkswagen Tayron and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Volkswagen Tayron a 161L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tayron and $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $2,089 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volkswagen Tayron) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $2,089 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Tayron) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.