Compare performance (180 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 41100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia XCeed has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18000 £.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a slightly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers slightly more room – 487 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross performs slightly better – up to 1670 L, which is about 292 L more than the Kia XCeed.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.
detailsMitsubishi 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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Price
23100 - 33000 £
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Price
41100 - 48200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 16.9 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
635 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
144 - 155 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
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Curb weight
-
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Trunk capacity
426 L
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Trunk capacity
487 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4489 mm
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Width
1826 mm
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Width
1908 mm
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Height
1483 - 1495 mm
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Height
1571 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1378 L
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Max trunk capacity
1670 L
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Payload
471 - 479 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Power HP
218 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
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Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Torque
300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Power kW
160 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.