Hyundai vs. Mitsubishi

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

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

Hyundai versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Hyundai and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.

Hyundai versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Mitsubishi with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 5 categories: Hyundai KONA in Best 5-seater SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Compact Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Small Cars, and Hyundai KONA in Best Subcompact SUVs. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Hyundai ranks better with the SANTA FE in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the ELANTRA in Most Reliable Small Cars.Mitsubishi ranks better with the Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs and the Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs and Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.