Kia Ceed vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Kia Ceed has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 12514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross manages with 2 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 188 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 9.50 s, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes 10.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Ceed performs a bit better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tops out at 162 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Kia Ceed is clearly lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1985 kg. The difference is around 687 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed offers slight more room – 395 L compared to 359 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed performs a bit better – up to 1291 L, which is about 183 L more than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed slightly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.