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, overall quality and safety. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, 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 1 out of 1 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. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 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 Mitsubishi with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 2 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 and Nissan each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Outlander from Mitsubishi ranks better in Best Small SUVs and the Pathfinder from Nissan ranks better in Best Crossover SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mitsubishi and Nissan each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Outlander from Mitsubishi ranks better in Most Reliable Small SUVs and the Pathfinder from Nissan ranks better in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi and Nissan each have better car rankings in 1 category. The Outlander Sport from Mitsubishi ranks better in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Rogue from Nissan ranks better in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 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 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.