2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport

MSRP*: $23,695 to $28,495
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 49.5 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 148-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 148 - 168 hp
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 71.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.6 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Kona than in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Kona as you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Kona is somewhat more expensive than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Kona takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Hyundai Kona has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Kona does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. With the Hyundai Kona, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.