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Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Honda Civic and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When comparing the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 27.9 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 23.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 9 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Outlander the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander base engine makes 181 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.26 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

25743 - 32395

Starting MSRP:

24595

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

27845

Price Range:

23820 - 32785

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.2 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.334

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.176



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Honda Civic Rankings

Best Small Cars for the Money

1 / 22

Best Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 13

Best Small Cars

2 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

2 / 17

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Best Family Small Cars

4 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

4 / 37

Safest Small Cars

4 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 37

Best Small Cars for Teens

4 / 6

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

8 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

12 / 22

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 37

Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

2 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 30

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

6 / 13

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

8 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs

9 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Small SUVs for Towing

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

10 / 18

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

12 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 56

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

17 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

18 / 19

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

20 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

20 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

20 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

22 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

24 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

32 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

33 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

36 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

48 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

55 / 67

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels

ES, SE, SEL, Trail Edition

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.26 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

133 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

113.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

10.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

64.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2875 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3681 lbs

Width:

84.4 inches

Height:

68.7 inches

Length:

185.8 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Blue Lagoon Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Rallye Red

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Red Diamond

Silver

Alloy Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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