Mitsubishi vs. Nissan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mitsubishi and Nissan 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 Mitsubishi and Nissan cars.
When comparing the Mitsubishi brand to the Nissan brand, Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, towing capacity and reliability. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Mitsubishi versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mitsubishi versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Mitsubishi versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mitsubishi and Nissan have the same towing capacity.
Mitsubishi versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mitsubishi versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan 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. Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Mitsubishi and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 6 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Sentra in Best Compact Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Versa in Best Small Cars, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Sentra in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Nissan Armada in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Versa in Safest Small Cars, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money and Nissan Rogue in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,450 - $31,773
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$26,744 - $34,741
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
$22,197 - $27,873
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Nissan Rogue
$30,504 - $42,947
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$23,464 - $30,267
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$24,961 - $33,746
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
$20,946 - $27,024
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
Nissan Rogue
$31,910 - $43,642
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
41%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
43%
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
30.3%
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Nissan Rogue
42.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
148 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
152 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
122 hp / 114 foot-lbs
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
Nissan Rogue
201 hp / 225 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
31 / 36 / 33
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Nissan Rogue
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Not yet available
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1500 lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
Not yet available
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
Nissan Rogue
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
Not available
Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
Nissan Rogue
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Not available
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
Not available
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
10 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
8.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
Nissan Rogue
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
7.8 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
8.6 / 10
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
Nissan Rogue
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#51 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
#19 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#22 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Kicks
#56 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#46 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#21 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#3 of 21 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Rogue
#2 of 21 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money