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2023 Kia
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2023 Mitsubishi
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 32 MPG | 30 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 79.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | 8-Speed A/T | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 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 38.0 - 39.4 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
The Kia Sportage offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mitsubishi Outlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Mitsubishi Outlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage as you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sportage will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage 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 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Handling
The Kia Sportage 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 for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sportage has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi Outlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Kia Sportage has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage has less cargo space than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.