2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2019 Hyundai Tucson Comparison

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Starting Price: $24,590 | Price Yours  

Above Average: It has good looks that won’t have you seeing yourself in every third car on the road. Match that with excellent technology, good fuel economy and a warranty that rivals its Hyundai and Kia competition, and you’ll see there are many reasons to look at the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. This SUV also includes Mitsubishi Connect, an available subscription-based telematics suite that offers remote lock/unlock, automatic collision notification a la OnStar and a parental notification feature.

Below Average: Despite coming up in the ranks of CUVs, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is not equipped with features that you have come to expect in vehicles like the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4. Horsepower and rear legroom are not exactly ample with the Eclipse Cross, nor will the Mitsubishi lead the field in resale values. Cargo space is less than others, at 48.9 cubic feet.

Consensus: Practical, efficient and somewhat comfortable are all good adjectives to describe the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Although lacking in some of the features of the others in the segment, the Eclipse Cross, with its 5-year/60,000-mile bumper to bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, offers reliability and protection for the road ahead. 

2019 Hyundai Tucson

Starting Price: $24,245 | Price Yours

Above Average: A popular compact crossover with a stellar warranty that offers 5-year/60,000-mile bumper to bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection, the 2019 Hyundai Tucson has been refreshed at front and rear and ready to vie with competitors like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, and Toyota RAV4. The Tucson offers advanced driver assists as standard, plus there are new available features including wireless charging. A standard 164-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine powers SE and Value trim levels, while a 181-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder powers the SEL, Sport and Limited models. Both engines are matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. For an additional $1,400, all-wheel drive is available on all models.

Below Average: If there are shortcomings in the Hyundai Tucson, they would be cargo space, and the 2.0-liter engine’s power. There’s also a somewhat pesky engine noise when it’s pressed to show up. We say if you like the Tucson, like the 2.4-liter engine along with it.

Consensus: The Hyundai brand has basically made a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty the norm rather than the exception. And along the way, improved quality and design has almost made it unnecessary. We think the 181-hp, 2.4-liter engine should arrive as the standard offering in the Tucson, which would truly make it a class-above vehicle.