Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 7 recorded runs

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 0–60 Times

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC, which took 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 78.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.79 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.81 seconds at 80.99 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.40sec 2022 SEL S-AWC · stock
Average 0–60 8.79sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.81sec @ 81.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.60sec 2019 SEL S-AWC
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Across 7 verified runs, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ranges from 8.40 to 9.60 seconds 0–60, with a 8.79-second average.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Performance Overview

Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross occupied a compact-crossover performance niche from 2018 to 2022, with all verified testing concentrated in that single production run. Across 7 independently verified tests spanning those years, its acceleration profile remained tightly grouped, reflecting a consistent formula built around the 4B40 turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder rated at 152 hp and available S-AWC all-wheel drive. Early in the run, the 2018 SE S-AWC established the initial benchmark with a 0-60 time of 8.6 seconds, while the slower end of the dataset came from the 2019 SEL S-AWC at 9.6 seconds.

Through the middle of production, the Eclipse Cross stayed within the same mechanical theme rather than shifting powertrains or introducing hybrid or electric variants. That consistency shows in the averages: 8.79 seconds to 60 mph and 16.81 seconds in the quarter-mile at 81 mph. By the end of the run, the 2022 SEL S-AWC reset the model line’s best figures at 8.4 seconds to 60 mph and a class-best 16.6 seconds at 83 mph in the quarter-mile.

As it stands today, the Eclipse Cross data set is compact but clear: one generation, one turbo gasoline engine family, and a measured performance window running from 8.4 to 9.6 seconds 0-60 across its U.S.-market production life.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

7 tests · 3 years

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.57 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
#02
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
8.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H / 26.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
#05
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
8.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 82.1 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
82.1 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
9.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 78.9 mph
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
78.9 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,461 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.77 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC
8.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,517 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC
#04
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC
8.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,517 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H / 24.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC
#06
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC
9.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 80.9 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.9 mph
Engine
1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,562 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 26 H / 23.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC

How we verify Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC reaches 60 mph in 8.4 to 8.7 seconds across verified tests. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 16.6 seconds at 83 mph, with other runs at 16.7 and 16.8 seconds. All current-year tests on record are for the 152-hp, AWD SEL S-AWC.
The quickest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on record is the 2022 SEL S-AWC, which hit 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. It also owns the model’s fastest quarter-mile result at 16.6 seconds with an 83 mph trap speed. Across all 7 tested Eclipse Cross runs, that remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is also the overall fastest one on record: the 2022 SEL S-AWC at 8.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are no modified Eclipse Cross tests in the current records, so the quickest stock and quickest overall results are the same.
Across 7 verified Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.79 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.81 seconds at 81 mph. Recorded 0-60 results range from a quickest 8.4 seconds to a slowest 9.6 seconds, showing a fairly tight spread across trims and model years.
The 2018-2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross averages 8.79 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 7 tests. The quickest example from this generation is the 2022 SEL S-AWC at 8.4 seconds. Every tested version uses a turbocharged gasoline engine, with output staying at 152 hp throughout the recorded runs.
Within the 2018-2022 Eclipse Cross generation, the fastest run belongs to the 2022 SEL S-AWC. It posted an 8.4-second 0-60 time, which is also the quickest result for the model overall. That same trim also recorded the best quarter-mile time at 16.6 seconds and 83 mph.
The quickest tested Eclipse Cross trim is the SEL S-AWC. It has the best recorded 0-60 time at 8.4 seconds and appears most often in testing, with 5 runs averaging 8.86 seconds. The SE S-AWC is close on average at 8.6 seconds, but its best recorded run does not beat the SEL S-AWC.
In recorded testing, the SEL S-AWC is quicker at its best, with a 0-60 time of 8.4 seconds versus 8.6 seconds for the SE S-AWC. On average, though, the SE S-AWC also sits at 8.6 seconds, while the SEL S-AWC averages 8.86 seconds across 5 runs. The gap between them is small.
The slowest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross run on record is 9.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, posted by a 2019 SEL S-AWC. That puts it 1.2 seconds behind the quickest Eclipse Cross result, which is the 2022 SEL S-AWC at 8.4 seconds. Most tested examples fall between those two marks.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross averages 16.81 seconds in the quarter-mile at 81 mph across 7 tests. The quickest run belongs to the 2022 SEL S-AWC, which covered the quarter-mile in 16.6 seconds at 83 mph. Other 2022 SEL S-AWC runs came in at 16.7 seconds at 82.1 mph and 16.8 seconds at 80 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross can do, not a single marketing claim.

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