Honda HR-V vs. Mitsubishi Outlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda HR-V 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 HR-V and the Mitsubishi Outlander.
When we compare the Honda HR-V's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda HR-V's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Honda HR-V's price is between $26,450 and $32,100, with the Mitsubishi Outlander priced between $29,363 and $41,605.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda HR-V loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 45.3 percent of its value. This means the Honda HR-V retains 16.4 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 HR-V is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda HR-V is 5.6 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Outlander the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Mitsubishi Outlander an advantage in reliability compared to the Honda HR-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 158 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, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda HR-V, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda HR-V has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.41 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26450 - 32100
Starting MSRP:
25100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25100 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
29363 - 41605
Starting MSRP:
28395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34557
Price Range:
28385 - 41421
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29649 - 36546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
508
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23511
# Good or Great Deals:
149
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
7528
Depreciation %:
0.29993724
Resale Value $:
17572
Residual Value %:
0.70006276
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.31905299
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.29993724 - 0.3914012
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13243
Depreciation %:
0.46638623
Resale Value $:
15152
Residual Value %:
0.53361377
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.42031495
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.29061823 - 0.47283242
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.102146 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.70644 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.102021 / 10
Reliability:
8.216432 / 10
Retained Value:
7.679632 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda HR-V
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.0
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6 - 14.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.341
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.237
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:
2.158093915507873
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
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9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
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12 out of / 56Ranking
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20 out of / 67Ranking
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55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
24 out of / 56Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
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27 out of / 67Ranking
32 out of / 34Ranking
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33 out of / 34Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
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48 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport
Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
ES, SE, SE Black Edition, SEL, SEL Platinum 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.41 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 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):
0.050 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 / AWD
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
Alloy wheels:
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
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
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
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 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:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3593 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
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
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Nordic Forest Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Red
Red Diamond
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
