2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2012 Jeep Compass 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 2012 Jeep Compass.
In comparing the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2012 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2012 Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the 2012 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Jeep Compass 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 2012 Jeep Compass is priced between $3,993 to $10,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport loses 47.5 percent of its value and the 2012 Jeep Compass loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Jeep Compass retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is 7.6 out of 10 while the Jeep Compass' quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport being ranked 5 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Jeep Compass being ranked 7 out of 21. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is ranked 28 and the Jeep Compass is ranked 30.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is 7.7 out of 10. For the Jeep Compass the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Compass a slight 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 Jeep Compass base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Outlander Sport is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. This gives the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2012 Jeep Compass. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the 2012 Jeep Compass has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the 2012 Jeep Compass have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
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:
19295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18519
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
15995 - 19990
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:
7331
Price Range:
3993 - 10995
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6866 - 7443
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
59
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126785
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
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 2012 Jeep Compass
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:
3.5984434008550545
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.2 - 5.0
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Rankings
Ranking
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58 out of / 66Jeep Compass Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
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10 out of / 54Ranking
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60 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trim Levels
ES, SE
2012 Jeep Compass Trim Levels
Latitude, Limited, Sport
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 / 100000 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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 394 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:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
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:
Available
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
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:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124 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:
3074 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R17
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
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Copperhead Pearl Coat
Green
Rescue Green Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
