Seven Ways the Rogue Is Superior to the Eclipse Cross

When you’re shopping for a vehicle, it’s always a good idea to take some time and compare how different models stack up against each other. Even if you’re already interested in something like the Nissan Rogue, it can still be valuable to see what it offers compared to its competition. Looking at the 2025 Nissan Rogue vs 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, for example, is a fantastic way to appreciate everything that Nissan has put into its impressive compact SUV and why it is one of our favorite vehicles on the road. We’d never say the Eclipse Cross is a bad vehicle by any means—it’s fine—but it simply can’t keep up with what the Nissan Rogue has to offer. Let’s take a closer look at these two vehicles, and you’ll see exactly what we mean.

Way #1 – Superior Power and Performance

Although performance isn’t everything when it comes to a compact SUV, it’s still something worth looking at since it impacts the experience you have on the road each day. You deserve a vehicle that is fun to drive, with enough get-up-and-go to ensure you don’t struggle when merging onto the freeway. The 2025 Nissan Rogue features a 1.5L turbocharged engine that delivers 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, which is great for a vehicle of this size. By comparison, the Eclipse Cross has a 1.5L turbocharged engine that offers just 152 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. You can see this is a notable difference, with over 30% more horsepower coming from the Rogue’s engine, ensuring you have a great time while driving.

Way #2 – Better Fuel Efficiency

Even if you’re not too worried about the kind of performance you get with your compact SUV, you likely want to enjoy excellent gas mileage. That’s one of the best reasons to choose this type of vehicle, after all, since you get the functionality and spaciousness of an SUV along with impressive fuel economy. Both of these SUVs have front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive available, though the story is pretty similar between them. The 2025 Nissan Rogue gets an EPA-estimated 30 MPG in the city, 37 MPG on the highway, and 33 MPG combined fuel efficiency with front-wheel drive. Looking at the 2025 Eclipse Cross, it gets an estimated 25 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway, and 26 MPG combined fuel efficiency. That’s enough of a difference to really add up while driving over the course of several years. With all-wheel drive, the Rogue gets an estimated 31 MPG combined gas mileage, while Mitsubishi’s SUV gets just 26 MPG combined, so Nissan comes out on top either way.

Way #3 – More Cargo Space Inside

Cargo space is one of the most important things to consider when looking at an SUV, but it’s also surprisingly easy to overlook. It’s not flashy like some other specs, and it can be hard to visualize sometimes, but comparing numbers is quite easy. You get 36.5 cu.ft. of cargo space in the back of the Nissan Rogue and 74.1 cu.ft. of total cargo volume behind the front seats if you don’t have a bunch of passengers with you. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers just 23.4 cu.ft. of rear cargo space and only 50.1 cu.ft. of total cargo volume behind the front row. You can see this is a huge difference; while these are both compact SUVs, the Rogue is much better suited to a busy lifestyle where you need all of that room.

Way #4 – Superior Infotainment Tech Features

Although some folks prize tech features in vehicles more highly than others, we think you deserve impressive technology in every new SUV these days. The 2025 Nissan Rogue comes with an eight-inch NissanConnect touchscreen display, which is a good start. Higher trims feature a gorgeous 12.3-inch NissanConnect display along with a 12.3-inch customizable digital dash, and you can get a head-up display for more functionality. While four speakers are standard, the available 10-speaker Bose Premium sound system takes things to the next level. The Eclipse Cross has a standard seven-inch screen with an eight-inch screen available as its best option, which is much smaller than what you can get from Nissan. Similarly, Mitsubishi makes a four-speaker sound system standard with a six-speaker system available, coming up short of the Rogue.

Way #5 – More Advanced Comfort Features

Even if you don’t care about large displays and advanced sound systems, you can appreciate the comfort features of your vehicle. Anyone who spends much time on the road knows how valuable these things are and the difference they make each day. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has basic air conditioning standard, with dual-zone automatic climate control available; it features a six-way adjustable driver’s seat with eight-way power seating available, plus heated front and rear seats are available. With the Rogue, Nissan gives you some similar features like an available eight-way power driver’s seat, heated front and rear seats, and more. Notably, however, you can enjoy refined luxury in the Rogue with available quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seating and tri-zone automatic temperature control.

Way #6 – Adventurous and Rugged Options

Mitsubishi offers four different trim levels for the 2025 Eclipse Cross, each building on the previous one to deliver enhanced features. With the Rogue, you’ll find a similar setup from Nissan and four trims that build on each other. What’s notable, however, is that there’s a fifth option for the Rogue that delivers an adventurous and rugged driving experience: the Rogue Rock Creek. Designed to let you drive confidently into the great outdoors, the Rock Creek features beadlock-style wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires that are perfect for getting you to your favorite campsite. All-wheel drive is standard with the Rock Creek, featuring Hill Descent Control to assist with inclines and an Intelligent Around View Monitor with an Off-Road Mode. With exclusive Rock Creek leatherette-appointed seating featuring beautiful contrast stitching, this is an adventurous SUV that looks amazing and feels great to drive.

Way #7 – Better Standard Safety Tech

We’re pleased to say that both the Nissan Rogue and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross come with an impressive array of safety features, with even more available. Even though we’re a Nissan dealership, we love seeing all vehicles designed to keep everyone safe. That being said, Nissan does give you a bit more. You get standard Automatic Emergency Braking with Intersection Assist with the Rogue, along with Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking mitigation—Blind Spot Warning is also standard. While the Eclipse Cross comes standard with Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Warning, features like Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are only provided on the highest trims. It’s great to see they’re available, but we prefer getting them standard with the Rogue.

Experience More With the Nissan Rogue

As a Nissan dealership, we’re the first to admit that we’re a bit biased when it comes to the vehicles we like the most. But we’re also happy to show why we’re so pleased to offer the impressive Nissan lineup by looking at the specs and details of different vehicles to see how they compare. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a fine vehicle in its own right, but it falls short of what Nissan offers with the Rogue in numerous ways. Whether you want enjoyable performance, fantastic fuel efficiency, or tremendous cargo room inside your vehicle, you should go with the Rogue every time. Of course, you don’t have to just take our word for it. You can always visit us at Illini Nissan to see the Rogue for yourself—you’ll quickly understand why so many people choose this gorgeous compact SUV each year.