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, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing 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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 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 Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 3 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 2 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The SANTA FE from Hyundai ranks better in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Outlander from Mitsubishi ranks better in Most Reliable Small SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The TUCSON from Hyundai ranks better in Safest Crossover SUVs and the Outlander PHEV from Mitsubishi ranks better 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 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$27,435 - $36,425
Hyundai TUCSON
$29,625 - $41,574
Hyundai TUCSON
$29,625 - $41,574
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,856 - $32,141
Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,108 - $44,994
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$26,479 - $34,378
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$28,173 - $32,265
Hyundai TUCSON
$25,000 - $36,745
Hyundai TUCSON
$25,000 - $36,745
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$20,870 - $31,209
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,711 - $45,035
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$22,636 - $33,091
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
42.2%
Hyundai TUCSON
45.9%
Hyundai TUCSON
45.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
47.5%
Mitsubishi Outlander
51.1%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
50%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai TUCSON
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai TUCSON
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
148 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
152 hp / 184 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai TUCSON
25 / 33 / 28
Hyundai TUCSON
25 / 33 / 28
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
23 / 29 / 26
Mitsubishi Outlander
24 / 31 / 27
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
25 / 28 / 26
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not yet available
Hyundai TUCSON
2000 lbs
Hyundai TUCSON
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON
8.4 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.6 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON
7.4 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
9.7 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
9.7 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
9.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
8.3 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
8.1 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#10 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#9 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#9 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#53 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#27 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
#40 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#13 of 18 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#10 of 18 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money