Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Renault Rafale: real-world fuel use
In real life the Renault Rafale uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — about £34 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
995 cars in the data
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross3.3×the official figure
Official
2.0
Real world
6.5
0510 L/100 km
398 cars in the data
Renault Rafale9.9×the official figure
Official
0.6
Real world
6.3
0510 L/100 km
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Renault Rafale | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Gap vs official | 3.3× | 9.9× |
| Distance with engine off | 21% | 38% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 150 | 146 |
| Official electric range (km) | 45 | 97 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 1,975 | 2,009 |
| Cars in the data | 995 | 398 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Renault Rafale comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 21% of the time with the engine off, and the Renault Rafale 38%. Run the calculator with your own driving.