Kia Seltos Sport+ v Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire comparison
Two solid and spacious small SUVs priced below $40,000 battle it out for supremacy.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Kia Seltos Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Kia Seltos
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED (AWD)
Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,490 - $56,490
$29,500 - $44,900
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of standard equipment
- 10-year conditional warranty
- Compliant on-road ride
Misses
- Incredibly dated interior
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Disconnected steering feel
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
Misses
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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.
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
Comparison
Reviews
7.5
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed is the fully loaded version of the non-PHEV range. It now comes with more standard equipment.
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Jack Quick
7.9
2024 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD review
The Kia Seltos Sport+ is the penultimate specification and features a full gamut of safety tech, though it misses out on desirable features.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.4L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 10 - 12.5 | |
