2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Ford Escape
When we compare the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2012 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2012 Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2012 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Ford Escape is a better car than the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Ford Escape Pricing
A used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranges from $5,850 to $14,208 while a used 2012 Ford Escape is priced between $4,994 to $13,973.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Ford Escape Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport loses 41.8 percent of its value and the 2012 Ford Escape loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport retains 7.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Ford Escape.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Ford Escape Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is 7.6 out of 10 while the Ford Escape's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport being ranked 33 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs and the Ford Escape being ranked 15 out of 56. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is ranked 38 and the Ford Escape is ranked 13.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Ford Escape Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is 7.2 out of 10. For the Ford Escape the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Ford Escape an advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the 2012 Ford Escape 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 Escape is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. This gives the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2012 Ford Escape. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2012 Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, 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 2012 Ford Escape are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2012 Ford Escape has higher safety ratings than the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5850 - 14208
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.417525
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4994 - 13973
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.4967
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.633333 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271796 / 10
Reliability:
8.31539 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 58Ranking
5 out of / 49Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
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13 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 56Ranking
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33 out of / 56Ranking
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38 out of / 66Ranking
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42 out of / 56Ranking
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48 out of / 56Ranking
52 out of / 66Ranking
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58 out of / 66Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
20 out of / 56Ranking
21 out of / 58Ranking
21 out of / 56Ranking
21 out of / 49Ranking
26 out of / 56Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
27 out of / 56Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
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41 out of / 56Ranking
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53 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trim Levels
SE, ES
2012 Ford Escape Trim Levels
Limited, XLS, XLT
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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 Specifications
Horsepower:
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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):
380 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree 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 Equipment
360-Degree 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
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:
29.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.7 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:
3229 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
174.7 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