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CUPRA Born vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

CUPRA Born vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Key differences

CUPRA Born

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Born is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 3 km more than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is very slightly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 1,922 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries a bit more – 461 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,300
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 484 - 630 km
CUPRA Born
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross combines coupe-like looks with crossover practicality, so you get style without the showroom attitude. It’s an affable daily driver that hides a few quirks behind a confident grin, making it an easy pick for buyers who want personality without fuss.

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CUPRA Born
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
385 - 413 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mitsubishi
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