Don Herring Irving Mitsubishi

Jun 25, 2023

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross are both great small crossover SUVs. Read on for a direct comparison to see which is the right one for you.

Fuel Economy

If you’re looking for an economical ride, either choice will be ideal. The 2023 Outlander Sport makes 23 mpg in the city and 28-29 mpg on the highway as estimated by the EPA, while the Eclipse Cross gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 26-28 mpg on the highway. The Eclipse Cross is slightly better in the city, while the Outlander Sport is slightly better on the highway.

Power and Performance

The 2023 Eclipse Cross features only a single engine: a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder at 152 horsepower. The Outlander Sport offers a base 2.0-liter inline-four with 148 horsepower or an upgraded 2.4-liter inline-four with 168 horsepower. You will pay a bit more for the upgraded engine, but the Outlander Sport offers more power and performance at the top end than the Eclipse Cross.

Passenger and Cargo Space

Both vehicles are designed to seat five passengers. The Eclipse Cross gives you 40.9 inches of front legroom and 35.3 inches in the rear, while the Outlander Sport gives you 41.6 inches up front and 36.3 in the rear. In terms of cargo space, the Eclipse Cross gives you 50.1 cubic feet, while the Outlander Sport nets 49.5 cubic feet.

Across the board, the numbers between the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the 2023 Outlander Sport are very close. Head to Don Herring Irving Mitsubishi to test drive both today!