Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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    2024 Mitsubishi
    Eclipse Cross
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L - 63L
    86 to 485 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $31,490 - $56,490
    $32,790 - $77,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
    • Smooth transition between power sources
    • No interruptive safety tech
    Misses
    • Outdated interior design
    • Slower charging than other PHEVs
    • Dull to drive
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint (+$740)
    • Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
    • Prestige Paint (+$940)
    NA

    Colours Available

    Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:

    • White Diamond prestige
    • Red Diamond prestige
    • Sterling Silver metallic
    • Titanium metallic
    • Black pearlescent
    • Lightning Blue pearlescent

    These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 23601395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.4L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    94kW - 110kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 55005000 - 5600
    Torque
    199Nm - 250Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 45001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 129.3 - 10.5

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