Venue starts $7,799 lower. Venue wins efficiency by 1.8 L/100 km. Eclipse Cross gives you 129 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$21,999
Essential
$29,798
Eclipse Cross 4WD
$24,232
3 tracked trims
$29,798
1 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $29,798 Eclipse Cross 4WD | $7,799 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $29,798 1 tracked trims | $5,566 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 9.3 L/100 km Eclipse Cross 4WD | 1.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 1,166 L Best published cargo figure | 129 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 907 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Mitsubishi reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Only Hyundai full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Only Hyundai full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$29,798
Eclipse Cross 4WD
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Doesn’t reach it
$29,798
Eclipse Cross 4WD
Blind Spot Warning
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Doesn’t reach it
$29,798
Eclipse Cross 4WD
Lane Departure Warning
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$21,999
Essential
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®
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Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$24,099
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,599
Ultimate
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof
$29,798
Eclipse Cross 4WD
Panoramic glass sunroof
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Eclipse Cross reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $29,798 Eclipse Cross 4WD Adaptive Cruise Control | Right only |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Eclipse Cross reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $29,798 Eclipse Cross 4WD Blind Spot Warning | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Eclipse Cross reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $29,798 Eclipse Cross 4WD Lane Departure Warning | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Venue reaches wireless charging. | $21,999 Essential Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay® | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Venue reaches premium upholstery. | $24,099 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Venue unlocks it $3,199 sooner. | $26,599 Ultimate Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof | $29,798 Eclipse Cross 4WD Panoramic glass sunroof | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Essential
Eclipse Cross 4WD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Eclipse Cross 4WD | $29,798 | 9.3 L/100 km | 1 |
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