Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. Nissan Kicks
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Nissan Kicks 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 Outlander Sport and the Nissan Kicks.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the Nissan Kicks's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Nissan Kicks has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's and the Nissan Kicks's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Kicks is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranges from $23,464 to $30,267 while a used 2024 Nissan Kicks is priced between $20,946 to $27,024. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's price is between $24,450 and $31,773, with the Nissan Kicks priced between $22,197 and $27,873.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport loses 41 percent of its value and the Nissan Kicks loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Kicks retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Nissan Kicks base engine makes 122 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Nissan Kicks has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the Nissan Kicks have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
24450 - 31773
Starting MSRP:
23695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
24740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19900 - 32650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
22197 - 27873
Starting MSRP:
21050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
24740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19900 - 32650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27449
Price Range:
23464 - 30267
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
29059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23526 - 38837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
406
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18310
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24008
Price Range:
20946 - 27024
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
29059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23526 - 38837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
931
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16716
# Good or Great Deals:
245
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10014
Depreciation %:
0.42263326
Resale Value $:
13681
Residual Value %:
0.57736674
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.36749929
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.2801152 - 0.4291516
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
6718
Depreciation %:
0.3191309
Resale Value $:
14332
Residual Value %:
0.6808691
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.36749929
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.2801152 - 0.4291516
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.970006 / 10
Reliability:
7.957787 / 10
Retained Value:
7.95223 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Kicks Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.623351 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.217
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Kicks
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0189750421750277
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9715097823496577
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
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5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
7 out of / 56Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
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14 out of / 21Ranking
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59 out of / 67Nissan Kicks Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
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18 out of / 67Ranking
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63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Trim Levels
ES, LE, S, SE, SEL, Trail Edition
Nissan Kicks Trim Levels
S, SR, SV
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
122 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 36 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 389 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2629 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
63.3 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Labrador Black Pearl
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Silver
Not available
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Fresh Powder
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
