Mazda vs. Mitsubishi

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

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

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

Mazda versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mazda 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. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mazda and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.

Mazda versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mazda versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Mazda CX-3 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Compact Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda and Mitsubishi each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Mazda ranks better with the CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Mazda3 Sedan in Most Reliable Small Cars.Mitsubishi ranks better with the Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs and the Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.