2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2025 Mazda CX-5
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2025 Mazda CX-5: Head-to-Head
When shopping for a compact SUV in Scarborough, two names that come up often are the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Both have solid reputations and deliver performance that suits everyday Canadian driving. Let us see how they compare head to head.
Let’s take a closer look at how these two stack up.
Fuel Efficiency & Performance: Save More at the Pump
While the 2025 Mazda CX-5 offers more horsepower (227 hp) and torque (310 lb-ft), it comes at a cost in fuel consumption. The CX-5 burns 10.8 L/100 km in the city, and 9.9 L/100 km combined, based on NRCan fuel ratings.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, with its 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, is more efficient for everyday drivers. It achieves 9.6 L/100 km in the city, 8.9 L/100 km on the highway, and 9.3 L/100 km combined. That means fewer stops at the pump—ideal for urban commuting and weekend getaways around Southern Ontario.
Warranty Coverage: More Peace of Mind with Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi is known for backing their vehicles with one of the best warranties in the industry. The 2025 Eclipse Cross includes a 60-month / 100,000 km comprehensive warranty, 10-year / 160,000 km powertrain coverage, and five years of unlimited-km roadside assistance.
Mazda, in comparison, offers a 36-month comprehensive warranty, 60-month powertrain warranty, and 36-month roadside assistance, all with unlimited kilometres. Mitsubishi’s longer coverage gives you more confidence for years down the road.
Towing Capability: Ready for More Adventure
If you’re planning on towing a small trailer or hauling bikes and gear to the cottage, the Eclipse Cross is more up to the task. It offers a towing capacity of 907 kg (2,000 lbs) and a payload weight limit of 510 kg (1,124 lbs).
By comparison, the Mazda CX-5 is rated to tow just 276 kg (608 lbs). For weekend trips, outdoor adventures, or moving light loads, Mitsubishi gives you more versatility.
Standard Features: More Included with Eclipse Cross
When it comes to convenience and everyday use, Mitsubishi packs in more right from the start. The 2025 Eclipse Cross includes roof rails, a 360-degree view camera, and a garage door opener, all as standard equipment.
These features are not available on the Mazda CX-5 without upgrading trims, which means extra cost if you want them included. With Mitsubishi, you get more built-in value from the get-go. Given that the Mazda is offering a larger by comparison infotainment screen at 10.25-inch as compared to the Mitsubishi’s 8-inch screen, functionality usually comes first for drivers.
Wheels & Ride Comfort: A Practical Balance
While the Mazda CX-5 comes with 19-inch wheels provide better road traction, the Eclipse Cross rides on 18-inch wheels, which offer a more comfortable drive thanks to the taller sidewall. In everyday Scarborough traffic or on rural cottage roads, that added cushion can really make a difference in ride quality and fuel economy.
Choose Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Today
For drivers who want better efficiency, longer warranty coverage, more standard features, and stronger towing capabilities, the Eclipse Cross is the clear standout.
At Rouge Valley Mitsubishi in Scarborough, ON, we’re proud to offer the Eclipse Cross as an affordable, all-season-ready SUV that doesn’t cut corners. Visit us today to explore trims, take a test drive, and see why Mitsubishi is built for the way Canadians drive.