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, 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, reliability and vehicle rankings.

Kia versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 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 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 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. Kia has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: 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 Telluride from Kia 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: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 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.