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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,594 £.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers substantially more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 573 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Eclipse Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is very slightly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,922 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is clearly ahead 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.

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Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 627 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
385 - 413 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
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