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Hyundai SONATA vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA 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 Hyundai SONATA and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SONATA loses 46.2 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA retains 4.9 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 Hyundai SONATA is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 9 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 7.1 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Outlander the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mitsubishi Outlander a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 191 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, rear head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai SONATA, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and cargo space. The Hyundai SONATA and Mitsubishi Outlander are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai SONATA 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:

29102 - 37801

Starting MSRP:

27300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

27345

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

27300 - 27390

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:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

32511

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32511 - 32511

# 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:

Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 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 Hyundai SONATA

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.036

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

Hyundai SONATA Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

2 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Family Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

4 / 7

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

4 / 7

Best Midsize Cars for Teens

4 / 4

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

6 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $30k

6 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 13

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

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels

N Line, SE, SEL Sport

Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels

ES, SE, SEL, Trail Edition

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:

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:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.059 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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

104.4 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:

3232 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.3 inches

Wheelbase:

111.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl

Gray

Portofino Gray Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Metallic

Silver

Aero Silver Metallic

White

Serenity 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

Gray

Dark Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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