2025 Kia
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2024 Mitsubishi
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | 30 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 181 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 185.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 74.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in |
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Mitsubishi Outlander.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Convenience
The Kia Sportage Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it more convenient to drive.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sportage Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is a little narrower than the Mitsubishi Outlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mitsubishi Outlander is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mitsubishi Outlander.