Ford EcoSport vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Overview
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | ES |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,040 (best) | $27,395 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,801 (best) | $12,999 |
| Median listing price | $13,995 (best) | $20,720 |
| Highest listing price | $18,999 (best) | $25,989 |
| For sale now | 11 (best) | 8 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 23 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.8 gal | 15.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 166 hp (best) | 152 hp |
| Torque | 149 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.9 cu ft | 50.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,570 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,300 lbs (best) | 3,406 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 105.1 in (best) |
| Length | 161.3 in | 179 in (best) |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.1 in (best) |
| Height | 65.1 in | 66.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford EcoSportS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford EcoSport | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $22,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ES $27,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $25,510 MSRP | LE $29,045 MSRP |
| 3 | SES $28,205 MSRP | SE $30,145 MSRP |
| 4 | Titanium $28,395 MSRP | RALLIART $30,995 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Black Edition $31,295 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL $31,595 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford EcoSport11 for sale
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Certified2021 Ford EcoSport
SES
Diamond White•Black22,459 mi$18,221Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2021 Ford EcoSport
Titanium
Blue•Ebony Black62,287 mi$12,843Kia of Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, FL
Used2022 Ford EcoSport
SE
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Ebony Black32,100 mi$17,000McFarland Chevrolet
Maysville, KY
Used2022 Ford EcoSport
SE 4WD
27,084 mi$18,999Wholesale Outlet Automotive Group
Blackwood, NJ
Used2018 Ford EcoSport
Titanium
Lightning Blue Metallic•Black75,504 mi$13,995Subaru of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA
Used2018 Ford EcoSport
SE
Shadow Black•Black91,800 mi$10,997Subaru of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross8 for sale
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Certified2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
LE
Silver•Black34,492 mi$20,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
54,113 mi$21,249Classic Nissan Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
Certified2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Black41,640 mi$25,989Fremont Motor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Casper
Casper, WY
Used2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
SEL
White Diamond•Black40,443 mi$21,620McCarthy Hyundai Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO
Used2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
SE
White•Black89,802 mi$14,300Economy Auto Outlet
Massillon, OH
Used2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
SE
White113,730 mi$12,999Sansone Jr's Windsor Nissan
East Windsor, NJ
Ford EcoSport vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Ford EcoSport vs 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Ford EcoSport starts lower at $22,040. Live Ford EcoSport listings start at $8,801. Live Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross listings start at $12,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2022 Ford EcoSport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,040).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2022 Ford EcoSport leads on horsepower in this comparison (166).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 Ford EcoSport or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2022 Ford EcoSport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Ford EcoSport vs 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford EcoSport (4/5 NHTSA overall); Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (5/5 NHTSA overall).