Chevrolet vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chevrolet and Mitsubishi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chevrolet and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, overall quality, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and retained value.
Chevrolet versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Chevrolet and Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Mitsubishi.
Chevrolet versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mitsubishi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mitsubishi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 7 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Small Cars, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic in Best Subcompact Cars, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Subcompact SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback) in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Blazer in Safest Crossover SUVs and Chevrolet Sonic in Safest Small Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Best Subcompact SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
$21,888 - $27,078
Chevrolet Equinox
$25,569 - $37,418
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,450 - $31,773
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
$21,899 - $28,000
Chevrolet Equinox
$25,389 - $36,118
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$23,464 - $30,267
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
41.8%
Chevrolet Equinox
45.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
41%
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Equinox
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
148 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
28 / 32 / 30
Chevrolet Equinox
26 / 31 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
Not yet available
Chevrolet Equinox
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
6.1 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
10 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
7.9 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#6 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#5 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#7 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#7 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#8 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Trax
#15 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#10 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#51 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#48 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
#2 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#6 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money