Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

The Outlander comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that generates 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It also comes with a smooth, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which helps it achieve an impressive EPA-estimated 24 city/31 highway MPG.

In the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, you’ll find a standard 2.0L 4-cylinder that produces a lively 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. This model also offers an available engine option if you’re craving more oomph. The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine produces 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport also has a CVT and boasts an impressive EPA-estimated 24 city/30 highway MPG.

Both SUVs come standard with front-wheel drive. If you need more grip for those early morning drives in the rain, All-Wheel Control is available for both models. It constantly monitors road conditions and sends a majority of the power to the wheels with the most grip.

There’s also a Drive Mode Selector available with both models. If you’re heading way off the beaten path, the Mitsubishi Outlander even offers a Mud Mode.

The Outlander offers three rows of seats with a passenger capacity of seven people. The Outlander Sport, on the other hand, has two rows that can hold five passengers. Everyone can enjoy a passenger volume of 125.5 cubic feet in the Outlander and 97.5 cubic feet in the Outlander Sport.

Here’s how their dimensions are split:

Both SUVs can easily fit all your belongings. In the Outlander, you’ll have 11.7 cubic feet of total area behind the third row. Fold down that third row and the number climbs to 33.5 cubic feet. Lastly, you can fold both the second- and third-row seats flat, opening 79.7 cubic feet.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport boasts a cargo space of 21.7 cubic feet behind the second row and 49.5 cubic feet if that row is folded flat.

Both Mitsubishi SUVs come with a bevy of standard safety features. They include:

• Automatic High Beams
• Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection
• Hill Start Assist
• Lane Departure Warning

You can also opt for Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist in either model. This system works alongside Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which helps ensure the coast is clear before backing out of a tight parking spot.

The RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) technology is used in the construction of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This frame is specially designed to direct collision energy away from the passenger cabin in the event of a high-impact collision.