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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

When comparing the Mitsubishi Outlander to the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing The Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander versus the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the Mitsubishi Outlander is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Mitsubishi Outlander versus Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Pricing

For a new model, the Mitsubishi Outlander's price is between $29,757 and $41,214, with the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport priced between $25,114 and $30,584.

Mitsubishi Outlander versus Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 17 out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport being ranked 31 out of 61.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport base engine makes 148 horsepower. Both the Outlander and the Outlander Sport are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 450 and 474 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of trunk space.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mitsubishi Outlander has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$29,757 - $41,214

Used Asking Price:

$28,438 - $40,000

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.1%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,114 - $30,584

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.8%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.6 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 31

Most Reliable Small SUVs

8 / 24
8 / 14
9 / 24
11 / 24
13 / 31
14 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

14 / 31
14 / 21
15 / 28
17 / 61
18 / 61
19 / 31

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

21 / 24
22 / 61
28 / 61

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

40 / 61

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 18
2 / 3
6 / 18

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 18
13 / 18

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 61
25 / 61
25 / 28
28 / 61
31 / 61
48 / 61

Summary Review

The Outlander from Mitsubishi is a compact SUV with seating for up to 7 people. It was redesigned for 2022 with substantial improvements to its interior quality, refinement and overall execution, though engine power remains adequate at best. Previous Outlanders were offered in three basic flavors: the Outlander Sport, a smaller, two-row model, the Outlander, a somewhat larger three-row version, and the Outlander PHEV, a plug-in hybrid option. The previous Outlander and Outlander Sport models were introduced in 2011, and the Outlander PHEV was introduced in 2014. New models of the Mitsubishi Outlander cost an average of $32,039 and 3-year-old models average $18,676.

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Seven passenger capacity
  • Low price point
  • Plug-in hybrid availability

  • Unrefined, underpowered driving dynamics
  • Low-grade interior materials until 2022 model

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

40th Anniversary, Black Edition, ES, SE, SE Ralliart, SE Special Edition, SEL, SEL Black Edition

Trim Levels

ES, GT, LE, S, SE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.55 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

148 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

145 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 31 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

348 / 450 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 30 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

379 / 474 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

11.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

137.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

21.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

49.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3593 lbs

Width:

84.4 inches

Height:

68.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3263 lbs

Width:

71.3 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

171.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/70R16