Kia Niro vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2026)
Niro:
$815 less
- Niro
- 27 mpg more
- Niro
- 2.7 in more rear legroom
- Eclipse Cross
- 2.2 in more clearance
- Eclipse Cross
- 13 hp more
- Measures won
- Niro 5 of 10
- Eclipse Cross 3, tied 2
Niro LX FWD vs Eclipse Cross ES AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ
| Measure | Niro | Eclipse Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,885 | $29,700 | Niro |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 152 hp | Eclipse Cross |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Niro |
| MPG combined | 53 mpg | 26 mpg | Niro |
| Cargo, max | 22.8 cu ft to 63.7 cu ft | 50.1 cu ft | Not listed |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.8 cu ft | 23.4 cu ft | Eclipse Cross |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | Niro |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 40.9 in | Niro |
| Length | 174.0 in | 179.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,071 lb to 3,717 lb | 3,406 lb | Not listed |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.5 in | Eclipse Cross |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Niro LX FWD $28,885 | Eclipse Cross ES AWD $29,700 | $815 |
| Eclipse Cross ES AWD $29,700 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid LX $28,885 | $815 |
Cost to run
Niro costs $6,952 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Niro | Eclipse Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,885 | $29,700 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $985 | $2,008 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $5,909 | $12,046 |
| Total, 6 years | $34,794 | $41,746 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Niro wins.
Eclipse Cross wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Niro | 3% |
| MPG | Niro | 51% |
| Power | Eclipse Cross | 9% |
| Space | Not listed |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ