2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2011 Mazda Tribute contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the 2011 Mazda Tribute.
When we compare the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2011 Mazda Tribute's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2011 Mazda Tribute has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2011 Mazda Tribute's specifications and ratings, the 2011 Mazda Tribute is a better car than the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranges from $3,620 to $9,992 while a used 2011 Mazda Tribute is priced between $3,176 to $11,915.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the 2011 Mazda Tribute base engine makes 171 horsepower. The Outlander Sport is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. The Tribute is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. This gives the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2011 Mazda Tribute. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2011 Mazda Tribute has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2011 Mazda Tribute are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18519
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
15995 - 19990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6962
Price Range:
3620 - 9992
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6866 - 7443
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124757
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7563
Price Range:
3176 - 11915
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148992
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Mazda Tribute Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2011 Mazda Tribute
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.02337846402157
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.2 - 5.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1749971857719943
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
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5 out of / 21Ranking
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7 out of / 14Ranking
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58 out of / 66Mazda Tribute Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trim Levels
ES, SE
2011 Mazda Tribute Trim Levels
i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring, s Grand Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
398 / 515 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
21.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3032 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3272 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
174.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Gray
Mercury Gray Pearl
Red
Rally Red Metallic
Silver
Cool Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Sangria Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Suede
Blue
Steel Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Graystone
