Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs MG ZS Pro

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2 Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 620,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
MG ZS Pro in South Africa

MG ZS Pro

1.5T CVT Luxury Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 431,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 275 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs MG ZS Pro: the short answer

Eclipse Cross and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ZS Pro starts ZAR 137,390 cheaper Eclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Eclipse Cross ZS Pro
Maximum Power Eclipse Cross110 kW @ 5500 rpm ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque Eclipse Cross250 Nm @ 3500 rpm ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size Eclipse Cross1499 cc ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Eclipse Cross13 km/l ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Eclipse Cross180 mm ZS Pro161 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Eclipse Cross

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

ZS Pro

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Eclipse Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

ZS Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Eclipse Cross ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year 2021 2025
Generation First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History Current South African facelift specification. Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Five-door compact SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status active active
Segment Compact crossover SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Spec Eclipse Cross ZS Pro
Length 4545 mm 4430 mm
Width 1805 mm 1818 mm
Height 1685 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 155 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 437 l 443 l
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2100 kg 1840 kg
Payload Capacity 610 kg 450 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.3 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1003 mm 875 mm
Rear Headroom 932 mm 865 mm
Front Legroom 1039 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 943 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Eclipse Cross and ZS Pro 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs ZS Pro 56.

Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs ZS Pro 58.

Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs ZS Pro 91.

Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs ZS Pro 55.

Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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

ZS Pro leads by 4 points

Eclipse Cross and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 80% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

ZS Pro

80% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 55
Performance 56
Efficiency 58
Safety 91
Practicality 55
Leads by 4 points
61
#2

Eclipse Cross

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 52
Efficiency 51
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance ZS Pro +4 Efficiency ZS Pro +7 Safety ZS Pro +15 Practicality Eclipse Cross +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

ZS Pro

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 55/100

Eclipse Cross

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG ZS Pro leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro leads. However, Eclipse Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Eclipse Cross vs ZS Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.