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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Eclipse Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C9
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Eclipse Cross
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Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Model Introduced Year
2024
2021
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South African facelift specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact crossover SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Length
4775 mm
4545 mm
Width
1920 mm
1805 mm
Height
1671 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2100 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1003 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
932 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
943 mm
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.0:1
Bore
80.5 mm
75 mm
Stroke
98.0 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
17.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
73.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
167.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Gearbox
8 AT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
6.026
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8 AT
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
818
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
847 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
761 km
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Airbags
Multiple airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic suede and leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Power adjustable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic suede and leather
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
181 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
620000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
885900
620000
Starting Price Zar
885900
620000
Spec
C9
Eclipse Cross
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and Eclipse Cross comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C9 81 vs Eclipse Cross 52.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs Eclipse Cross 51.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs Eclipse Cross 76.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs Eclipse Cross 64.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs Eclipse Cross not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C9 leads by 13 points
C9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 leads. However, Eclipse Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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