2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $26,345 to $31,145
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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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MPG - City 25 MPG 27 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 50.1 - 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 141 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 179.0 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Kicks. The Nissan Kicks will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as you will with the Nissan Kicks, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is about the same width as the Nissan Kicks. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has the same turning radius as the Nissan Kicks, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Kicks.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Nissan Kicks. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as you will in the Nissan Kicks.