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Eclipse Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2021
2017
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Length
4545 mm
4825 mm
Width
1805 mm
1815 mm
Height
1685 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1003 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
932 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1039 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
943 mm
880 mm
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4B40
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.5:1
Bore
75 mm
86 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
17.3 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
No
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.8 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.8 Nm/tonne
206.7 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
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
No
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
3.692
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
68
Combined Driving Range
818
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
847 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
761 km
781 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
No
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
No
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
8-inch
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
23.1 deg
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
620000
904990
Starting Price Zar
620000
904990
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Pajero Sport
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Eclipse Cross 52 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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.
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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
Pajero Sport leads by 4 points
Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +13
Efficiency
Eclipse Cross +2
Safety
Eclipse Cross +4
Practicality
Pajero Sport +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport 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.
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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.
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