Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Subaru Crosstrek
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru Crosstrek
Overview
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ES | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,395 | $26,995 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $12,999 (best) | $18,498 |
| Median listing price | $20,720 (best) | $30,386 |
| Highest listing price | $25,989 (best) | $39,337 |
| For sale now | 8 | 88 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 16.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 180 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50.1 cu ft (best) | 19.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lbs | 3,296 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 179 in (best) | 176.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in (best) | 70.9 in |
| Height | 66.5 in (best) | 62.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES $27,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $26,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LE $29,045 MSRP | Premium $27,995 MSRP |
| 3 | SE $30,145 MSRP | Limited $32,995 MSRP |
| 4 | RALLIART $30,995 MSRP | Wilderness $33,795 MSRP |
| 5 | Black Edition $31,295 MSRP | Sport Hybrid $33,995 MSRP |
| 6 | SEL $31,595 MSRP | Limited Hybrid $35,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross8 for sale
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Certified2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
LE
Silver•Black34,492 mi$20,990Drive Appeal
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Used2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Certified2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
SE, SEL, Black Edition, SKY, SAM
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
Subaru Crosstrek88 for sale
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Used2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Base
Ice Silver Metallic•Gray27,482 mi$24,487Clay Cooley Mitsubishi Arlington
Arlington, TX
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Cool Gray Khaki•Black67,682 mi$19,079Volvo Cars Marin of San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
New2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Premium
Lithium Red Pearl•Black8 mi$31,325Gallatin Subaru Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
New2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Premium
Ice Silver Metallic•Black8 mi$31,325Gallatin Subaru Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
New2026 Subaru Crosstrek
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Ice Silver Metallic•Gray W/Orange Stitch13 mi$37,730Gallatin Subaru Bozeman
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Used2023 Subaru Crosstrek
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Magnetite Gray Metallic•Gray W/Orange Stitching38,003 mi$25,304Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Subaru Crosstrek FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2027 Subaru Crosstrek on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek starts lower at $26,995. Live Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross listings start at $12,999. Live Subaru Crosstrek listings start at $18,498.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,995).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on horsepower in this comparison (194).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (5/5 NHTSA overall).