Compare the2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossVS 2023 Kia Niro

The Eclipse Cross has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Niro doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Eclipse Cross SEL has a standard Multi-View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Niro only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Eclipse Cross and the Niro have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The Eclipse Cross’ corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Niro’s (7/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

The Eclipse Cross’ 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 13 more horsepower (152 vs. 139) than the Niro’s 1.6 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

The Eclipse Cross has 4.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Niro (15.8 vs. 11.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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 Niro doesn’t offer a CVT.

For better stopping power the Eclipse Cross’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Niro:

For better traction, the Eclipse Cross has larger standard tires than the Niro (215/70R16 vs. 205/60R16).

The Eclipse Cross has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Niro; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Eclipse Cross’ rear seats recline. The Niro’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Eclipse Cross has a larger cargo volume than the Niro with its rear seat up (23.4 vs. 22.8 cubic feet).

The Eclipse Cross has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The Niro has no towing capacity.

The Eclipse Cross SEL’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Niro SX’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Eclipse Cross’ LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Niro’s standard projector halogen headlights and light instantly. LED lights also last over twenty times longer than halogen.

Both the Eclipse Cross and the Niro offer available heated front seats. The Eclipse Cross SEL also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Niro.