Mitsubishi vs. Nissan

When comparing the Mitsubishi brand to the Nissan brand, Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Mitsubishi versus Nissan: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Mitsubishi versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Mitsubishi and Nissan in 2 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Nissan has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Mitsubishi and Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Nissan: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency

Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons. Mitsubishi and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and Mitsubishi and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander in Best Small SUVs and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Best Subcompact SUVs.Nissan has better car rankings in 7 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Sentra in Best Compact Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Best Hybrid SUVs, and Nissan Versa in Best Small Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mitsubishi Mirage in Most Reliable Small Cars, Mitsubishi Outlander in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

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

Best Resale Value Rankings

Mitsubishi has better car rankings in 7 categories: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mitsubishi Mirage G4 in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan 370Z (coupe) in Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value, Nissan Versa in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Nissan Rogue in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Nissan Versa in Subcompact Cars with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Nissan Rogue 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, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options

Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Nissan offers 15 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, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.