2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2019 Honda CR-V

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 CR-V only offers a rear monitor.

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

The Eclipse Cross comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The CR-V’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years and 24,000 miles sooner.

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

The Eclipse Cross’ corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the CR-V’s (7 vs. 5 years).

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Eclipse Cross has a standard 520-amp battery. The CR-V’s 410-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The Eclipse Cross has more powerful engines than the CR-V:

The Eclipse Cross AWD’s standard fuel tank has 1.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the CR-V (15.8 vs. 14 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Eclipse Cross FWD’s standard fuel tank has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the CR-V (16.6 vs. 14 gallons).

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

The Eclipse Cross stops shorter than the CR-V:

The Eclipse Cross LE/SE/SEL’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the CR-V EX/EX-L/Touring’s 60 series tires.

For better maneuverability, the Eclipse Cross AWD’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the CR-V’s (34.8 feet vs. 37.4 feet). The Eclipse Cross’ turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the CR-V’s (35 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

The Eclipse Cross is 7.2 inches shorter than the CR-V, making the Eclipse Cross easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Eclipse Cross SEL has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and warning light readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The CR-V doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Eclipse Cross ES/LE’s standard variable intermittent wipers have an adjustable delay to allow the driver to choose a setting that best clears the windshield during light rain or mist. The CR-V LX’s standard fixed intermittent wipers only have one fixed delay setting, so the driver will have to manually switch them between slow and intermittent.

The Eclipse Cross’ standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the CR-V EX/EX-L/Touring.

Both the Eclipse Cross and the CR-V 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 CR-V.

On extremely cold winter days, the Eclipse Cross SEL’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The CR-V doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.