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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • a bit cheaper
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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

Eclipse Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,567 £.

Trafic Bus

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 48 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 Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Eclipse Cross

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is barely lighter – 1,922 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 569 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.

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 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 627 km
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,908 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
385 - 413 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Renault
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