The Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross are two of the top crossovers form this brand and are available in our new inventory and used inventory at Michaud Mitsubishi. Let us compare these two SUVs to each other to decide which is right for you. Our dealership are conveniently located in Danvers and less than a half-hour outside of Woburn using our speedy directions.
Outlander vs Eclipse Cross: Interior
A key difference between the Eclipse Cross and Outlander is how many people they seat. The Outlander is a seven-passenger SUV, whereas the Eclipse Cross seats five. With fewer seats, the Eclipse Cross has more cargo volume with 23.4 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 50.1 cubic feet of cargo volume total.
Outlander vs Eclipse Cross: Performance
The Outlander's standard engine is a 2.5-liter MIVEC four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection that generates 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. The Eclipse Cross' standard turbocharged MIVEC engine generates fewer horsepower but more torque, at 152-horsepower and 184 pound-feet. The Outlander can tow up to 2,000 lbs. whereas the Eclipse Cross has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs.
Outlander vs Eclipse Cross: Fuel Economy
The standard engine of the Outlander allows it to travel up to 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The performance of the Eclipse Cross allows this SUV to travel up to 25 mpg in the city and 321 mpg on the highway, making the Outlander the better choice for long-distance road trips outside Medford. The Eclipse Cross' fuel tank also holds up to 16.6 gallons, with FWD, and 15.6 gallons with AWC, whereas the Outlander holds up to 14.5 gallons, whether with FWD or AWC.
Outlander vs Eclipse Cross: Safety
The Mitsubishi Outlander offers more standard high-tech driver-assistive apps than the Eclipse Cross, with all Outlander trims coming standard with Automatic High Beams (AHB), Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection, Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Trailer Stability Assist, and a tire pressure monitoring system with individual tire fill notification. Standard safety features of the Eclipse Cross include Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and FCM with Pedestrian Detection. All other driver-assist features are available on select trims or through upgrade packages.
Outlander vs Eclipse Cross: Technology
While both SUVs offer the same types of features, the Outlander currently has more available across all its trim levels. This SUV features standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a seven-inch multi-information display and dual-zone automatic climate control. Most trims of the Eclipse Cross have smartphone pairing through Apple/Android, except the ES, while the heads-up display is only available through an upgrade package.
Test Drive a Mitsubishi SUV Today
Regardless of which Mitsubishi SUV you choose, you cannot go wrong with either the Outlander or Eclipse Cross. Choose yours and visit Michaud Mitsubishi in Danvers, MA today for a test drive. Our dealership and service center are conveniently located on Andover St in Danvers, MA; we hope to see you soon!
