Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$585
- Sportage: 2 mpg better, 35 hp more.
- Eclipse Cross: 6 lb-ft more torque, 1.4 in more clearance.
- Sportage wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Sportage | Eclipse Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,285 | $29,700 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 152 hp | Sportage |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Eclipse Cross |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | Sportage |
| Cargo, max | 74.1 cu ft | 50.1 cu ft | Sportage |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.6 cu ft | 23.4 cu ft | Sportage |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 37.1 in | Sportage |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | Sportage |
| Length | 183.5 in to 184.3 in | 179.0 in | N/A |
| Width | 73.4 in | 71.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,618 lb | 3,406 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,653 lb to 2,500 lb | 1,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.5 in | Eclipse Cross |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sportage LX FWD $28,790 | Eclipse Cross LE AWD $29,295 | $505 |
| Eclipse Cross ES AWD $27,695 | Sportage LX FWD $28,790 | $1,095 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sportage | Eclipse Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,285 | $29,700 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $38,514 | $38,562 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sportage wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Sportage | 7% |
| Power | Sportage | 19% |
| Space | Sportage | 32% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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