Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Nissan Xterra likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Outlander's engine is tremendously smaller than the Nissan Xterra's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Nissan Xterra packs quite a wallop compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Outlander will most certainly prove more practical than the Nissan Xterra for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Xterra outpulls the Outlander by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Outlander for a fill-up approximately as often as the Nissan Xterra.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mitsubishi Outlander offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Xterra, there really isn't much of a difference. The Mitsubishi Outlander provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Xterra does.

Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is substantially more bulky than the Mitsubishi Outlander. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Xterra than the Mitsubishi Outlander because of its larger tank. The Xterra and the Mitsubishi Outlander compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mitsubishi Outlander to the dealership as the Nissan Xterra. The Mitsubishi Outlander won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Nissan Xterra. As far as MSRP, the Outlander doesn't cost much less than the Nissan Xterra.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Nissan Xterra isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Outlander's.