Honda vs. Mitsubishi

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda 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 Honda and Mitsubishi cars.

When comparing the Honda brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and towing capacity.

Honda versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Honda versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Honda and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.

Honda versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Subcompact Cars, and Honda HR-V in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda CR-V Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The CR-V from Honda ranks better in Best Small SUVs for the Money and the Outlander Sport from Mitsubishi ranks better in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.