Jeep vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep 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 Jeep and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity and retained value. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Jeep versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Mitsubishi pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Jeep and Mitsubishi in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Jeep and Mitsubishi both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Mitsubishi.
Jeep versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mitsubishi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Jeep versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Mitsubishi with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep and Mitsubishi tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Compass in Best Subcompact SUVs. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander in Best Small SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs. Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Eclipse Cross in Safest Crossover SUVs.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Jeep offers . Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
$24,328 - $36,503
Jeep Cherokee
$33,501 - $44,825
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,450 - $31,773
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
$23,650 - $34,800
Jeep Cherokee
$27,796 - $41,835
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$23,464 - $30,267
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
33.2%
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
41%
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
177 hp / 210 foot-lbs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
148 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
23 / 29 / 26
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
2000 lbs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
7.5 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
6.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
8.4 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#12 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#14 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#7 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#10 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Renegade
#54 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#53 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#51 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#48 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#12 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#6 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money