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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Toyota Prius?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • moderately 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eclipse Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Toyota Prius is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,714 £.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers substantially more range – reaching up to 635 km, about 549 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers very slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Prius is marginally faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

Eclipse Cross

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.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers clearly more boot space – 487 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds a decisive overall lead 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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Reviews Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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Jose
11 Apr 2026, 22:56:06

More style and dynamics, a better warranty — and much more.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
635 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,489 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offered with different drivetrains?

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

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