Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. Mazda CX-5

Style & Convenience Come Standard

Experience the freedom of expression with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mazda CX-5. Each SUV offers a variety of exterior colors, ensuring a color to match any aesthetic. Either model features bold shades in red and blue, as well as timeless shades like black and gray.

While each SUV is sure to capture the attention of onlookers, it’s the Eclipse Cross that takes things to the next level. This model includes several standard and available practical features, proving form and function can go together:

• Heated side mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Handsfree Power Tailgate

The CX-5 has some of these features, like a Rear Power Liftgate, but the key difference lies in the convenience aspect of this feature. With the Mazda, you must have a tactile interaction with the liftgate by pressing a button. With the Mitsubishi, a simple gesture under the rear bumper is all that’s needed to access the liftgate, eliminating the need to put bags down to access the spacious cargo area.

Your Mobile Family Room

With so much time spent behind the wheel, you need an SUV that caters to your needs. Luckily, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mazda CX-5 share passenger-focused amenities, such as available heated front and rear seats. Beyond offering year-round comfort, this feature helps soothe sore muscles after a long day at work or after a grueling family hike.

In addition to comfort amenities, the Eclipse Cross and the CX-5 ensure no one—and nothing—gets left behind. With nearly equivalent interior space for passengers and items, the Eclipse Cross and CX-5 are SUVs that easily keep pace with your life. Still, Mitsubishi’s compact size has a distinct advantage when navigating congested downtown streets or bustling parking lots.

                                                             

Dimension	Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	Mazda CX-5
Length	179 inches	180.1 inches
Width	71.1 inches	72.6 inches

Without compromising interior comfort, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross strikes the perfect balance: small enough to make parking a breeze and large enough for your whole crew.

Power in the Palm of Your Hands

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mazda CX-5 offer turbo-charged thrills across every trim level. Each SUV produces at least 150 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque for a ride that’s equal parts exciting and comfortable.

While the CX-5 pairs its motor with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the Eclipse Cross engine mates with an 8-speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). With its expanded power band and less restrictive gear ratios compared to the CX-5, the Mitsubishi’s CVT offers optimal performance and smoother, more consistent acceleration—ideal for quick highway merges.

Does your wanderlust ever encourage you to venture off the pavement? If so, you’ll want to be behind the wheel of the Eclipse Cross. Its standard 8.5 inches of ground clearance will come in handy when you head off the beaten path. On the other hand, you’ll be a bit more limited in the CX-5 with its lesser ground clearance of 7.9 inches, which is only available on select higher trim levels.

Venture Forth With Confidence

When the road turns rocky or the scenic path calls your name, a durable drivetrain is needed to keep you on the path. For this, either the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or the Mazda CX-5 has you covered, thanks to either Super-All Wheel Control (Mitsubishi) or available all-wheel drive (Mazda). These systems work similarly to send power between the front and rear axle. The result is more balanced torque delivery, which can assist on low-friction surfaces.

While they both increase traction, the Eclipse Cross adds more off-road confidence, thanks to these features:

• Active Yaw Control: Oversees the braking force to deliver 4-wheel drive capabilities as needed.
• Gravel mode: Adjusts performance output to excel on slippery surfaces.

Without comparable features, the Mazda may be better suited for dry pavement and light off-roading. On the other hand, these features make the Eclipse Cross suitable for all types of conditions, meaning you can confidently head off-road and into the unknown.

Connected, Everywhere You Go

For a life always on the move, you understand things don’t slow simply because you’re behind the wheel. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mazda CX-5 engineers thought of this, which is why each SUV features the connective technology needed to stay connected and entertained across every mile.

Similar standard and available amenities await those riders, increasing the comfort and enjoyment for everyone on board:

• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® for hands-free phone calls and audio streaming
• HD Radio®

While you send audio text messages or listen to a chapter in your current read, you can remain attentive, thanks to built-in driver-assist features. Each SUV has a brand-specific version of a forward-collision avoidance and lane departure alert systems, but only the Eclipse Cross features an optional Head-Up Display. When equipped, this system projects essential driving info and alerts onto a portion of the windshield, allowing you to stay informed without ever taking your eyes off the road.

Long-Term Peace of Mind

When you purchase a vehicle, you have certain expectations, including that it will continue to perform as intended for many years and miles. Still, a manufacturer’s warranty goes a long way toward providing reassurance to drivers. Mitsubishi and Mazda provide warranties for their models, although the coverage for the Eclipse Cross goes the extra mile(s)—literally.

                                                                                        

Warranty	Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	Mazda CX-5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5 years/60K miles	3 years/36K miles
Powertrain Limited Warranty	10 years/100K miles	5 years/60K miles
24/7 Roadside Assistance	5 years/Unlimited miles	3 years/36K miles

Plus, with the Eclipse Cross, you’ll benefit from included Limited Maintenance, for two years or 30,000 miles, ensuring your SUV remains in peak condition even years after purchase. Meanwhile, the Mazda CX-5’s warranty doesn’t cover regular maintenance like oil changes or tire rotations. With the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, coverage equals confidence.