Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander
Overview
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | ES |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,990 (best) | $29,995 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.3 gal (best) | 12 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp (best) | 174 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 206 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 74.1 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lbs (best) | 3,681 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in (best) | 107 in |
| Length | 184.4 in | 186 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in | 84 in (best) |
| Height | 65.4 in | 69 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SportageLX | Mitsubishi OutlanderES |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Sportage | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $28,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ES $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $30,790 MSRP | ES $31,795 MSRP |
| 3 | LX $30,590 MSRP | LE $32,795 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $30,790 MSRP | LE $34,595 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $32,590 MSRP | SE $34,795 MSRP |
| 6 | S $31,290 MSRP | SE $36,595 MSRP |
| 7 | S $32,890 MSRP | SEL $39,495 MSRP |
| 8 | EX $32,290 MSRP | SEL $41,295 MSRP |
| 9 | EX $33,890 MSRP | Ralliart $40,095 MSRP |
| 10 | SX $34,590 MSRP | Trail Edition $40,095 MSRP |
| 11 | X-Line $34,790 MSRP | Black Edition $43,495 MSRP |
| 12 | X-Line $35,790 MSRP | Black Edition $45,295 MSRP |
| 13 | X-Line $40,590 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SX-Prestige $36,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SX-Prestige $38,390 MSRP | — |
| 16 | SX-Prestige $40,690 MSRP | — |
| 17 | X-Pro Prestige $39,890 MSRP | — |
| 18 | X-Line Prestige $47,390 MSRP | — |
Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Sportage starts lower at $28,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,990).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on horsepower in this comparison (268).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,500).