Kia vs. Mitsubishi
When comparing the Kia brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of reliability and safety.
Kia versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Kia versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mitsubishi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Kia versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Kia vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Kia and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.
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 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia and Mitsubishi tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and Kia and Mitsubishi tie over 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Forte in Best Compact Cars, Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs, and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs. Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mirage in Best Small Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sorento in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs. Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Mirage in Most Reliable Small Cars and Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings
Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Sportage in Safest Crossover SUVs and Kia Sportage Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Kia has better car rankings in 12 categories: Kia Seltos in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Forte in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Kia Seltos in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Rio 5-Door in Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Kia Niro in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Sportage Hybrid in Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Niro in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid in Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, Kia Rio 5-Door in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Kia Sportage in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Kia Rio 5-Door in Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value, and Kia Seltos in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Kia offers 12 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 2 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Kia offers 11 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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$26,109 - $33,490
Kia Sportage
$30,366 - $40,135
Kia Sportage
$30,366 - $40,135
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
$40,011 - $48,429
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$29,382 - $38,584
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,998 - $31,266
Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,770 - $41,433
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,994 - $34,747
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$43,214 - $51,653
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,770 - $41,433
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$25,889 - $33,004
Kia Sportage
$30,457 - $39,859
Kia Sportage
$30,457 - $39,859
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
$37,628 - $46,995
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$29,302 - $41,916
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$22,816 - $29,705
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,153 - $41,301
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$28,080 - $35,115
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,153 - $41,301
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
42.1%
Kia Sportage
42.8%
Kia Sportage
42.8%
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
41.8%
Mitsubishi Outlander
46.1%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
43.4%
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
49.9%
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
46.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Kia Seltos
146 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Kia Sportage
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Kia Sportage
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
261 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
227 hp / 258 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
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
248 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
27 / 31 / 29
Kia Sportage
Not Yet Available
Kia Sportage
Not Yet Available
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
42 / 44 / 43
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
23 / 29 / 26
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not Yet Available
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not yet available
Kia Sportage
2500 lbs
Kia Sportage
2500 lbs
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1500 lbs
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
1500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sportage
8.2 / 10
Kia Sportage
8.2 / 10
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.6 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sportage
7.9 / 10
Kia Sportage
7.9 / 10
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.2 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
8.0 / 10
Kia Sportage
9.0 / 10
Kia Sportage
9.0 / 10
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
9.4 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
10 / 10
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
7.7 / 10
Kia Sportage
7.6 / 10
Kia Sportage
7.6 / 10
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.1 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
7.6 / 10
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
#57 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Kia Sportage
#13 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Kia Sportage
#13 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
#8 of 30 in
Safest Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#52 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#46 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
#29 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
#18 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
#16 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Kia Sportage
#12 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Kia Sportage
#12 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Hybrids
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
#8 of 12 in
Hybrid Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage Hybrid
#7 of 12 in
Hybrid Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#18 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#16 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
#14 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Hybrids
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
#10 of 12 in
Hybrid Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
#10 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Kia Sportage
#10 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#11 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money