Kia vs. Mitsubishi

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

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

Kia versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia 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. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Kia versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia 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. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Kia versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Kia 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. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Kia has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Kia and Mitsubishi tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 6 categories: Kia Forte in Best Compact Cars, Kia Sorento in Best Crossover SUVs, Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Hatchbacks, Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Small Cars, Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs, and Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Subcompact Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Rio 5-Door in Most Reliable Small Cars. Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Sportage Hybrid from Kia ranks better in Safest Hybrid SUVs and the Eclipse Cross from Mitsubishi ranks better in Safest Crossover SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Rio 5-Door in Best Small Cars for the Money. 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: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

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