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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 20,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Hyundai Inster?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Hyundai Inster

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient

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

Eclipse Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Inster is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,649 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Inster is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers considerably more range – reaching up to 635 km, about 265 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

Inster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

Eclipse Cross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers clearly more boot space – 487 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is decisively ahead 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 £41,100
Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 635 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
20,500 - 25,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
635 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
4,489 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offered with different drivetrains?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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