Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs. Mitsubishi Outlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport and Mitsubishi Outlander contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Mitsubishi Outlander.
When comparing the Mitsubishi Montero Sport's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Pricing: A used 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ranges from $1,750 to $6,894 while a used 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is priced between $1,840 to $10,792.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport’s base engine makes 197 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Montero Sport is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 361 miles. The Outlander is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles.This gives the Mitsubishi Outlander the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Montero Sport and Mitsubishi Outlander are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Outlander has an average safety rating of 4.41 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,594
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,169
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,064
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,980 - $24,020
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,978
Price Range:
$1,750 - $6,894
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
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# Good or Great Deals:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,797
Price Range:
$1,840 - $10,792
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$5,901
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$4,854 - $7,014
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140,717
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 16.3
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Rankings
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
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48 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Trim Levels
LS, XLS
Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
LS, XLS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.41 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
197 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
223 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 361 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3970 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3240 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sudan Beige Metallic
Black
Solano Black Pearl
Blue
Memphis Blue Pearl
Green
Amazon Green Pearl
Red
Cambridge Red Pearl
Silver
Soprano Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Blue
Mystic Blue Pearl / Pacific Blue
Green
Lofty Green Pearl
Red
Phoenix Red / Rio Red Pearl
Silver
Cool Silver Metallic
White
Diamond White Pearl
Gray
Urban Gray Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandblast
Gray
Charcoal
