Compare the2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossVS 2021 Jaguar F-Pace

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Jaguar F-Pace doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The F-Pace doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Eclipse Cross and the F-Pace have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Eclipse Cross 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Jaguar covers the F-Pace. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the F-Pace ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Eclipse Cross’ corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the F-Pace’s (7 vs. 6 years).

There are almost 2 times as many Mitsubishi dealers as there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Eclipse Cross’ warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Eclipse Cross’ reliability 23 points higher than the F-Pace.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mitsubishi vehicles are better in initial quality than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 6th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 42 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jaguar is ranked 29th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mitsubishi vehicles are more reliable than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 13th in reliability, above the industry average. With 70 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jaguar is ranked 31st.

On the EPA test cycle the Eclipse Cross ES AWD CVT gets better fuel mileage than the F-Pace P250 (25 city/28 hwy vs. 22 city/27 hwy).

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross uses regular unleaded gasoline. The F-Pace requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Eclipse Cross has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The F-Pace doesn’t offer a CVT.

For better maneuverability, the Eclipse Cross AWD’s turning circle is 4.3 feet tighter than the F-Pace’s (34.8 feet vs. 39.1 feet). The Eclipse Cross’ turning circle is 4.1 feet tighter than the F-Pace’s (35 feet vs. 39.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Eclipse Cross has a greater minimum ground clearance than the F-Pace (8.5 vs. 8.4 inches), allowing the Eclipse Cross to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 to 900 pounds less than the Jaguar F-Pace.

The Eclipse Cross is 7.9 inches shorter than the F-Pace, making the Eclipse Cross easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Eclipse Cross is 10.4 inches narrower than the F-Pace, making the Eclipse Cross easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Eclipse Cross has 1.7 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more front legroom than the F-Pace.

The Eclipse Cross has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The F-Pace doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Eclipse Cross has standard extendable sun visors. The F-Pace doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Eclipse Cross is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The F-Pace doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.