2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. Its Competition
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The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a competitive set that bridges between the stylish tall hatchbacks and some of the smallest crossovers—some of which are rugged, others of which attempt to be more upscale, sporty, or family-oriented.
Two new entries this year, the Subaru XV Crosstrek and the Buick Encore, challenge the Outlander Sport from different directions; the Subaru aims at outdoorsy people with its rugged look and very function-oriented equipment set.
At the other end is the new Buick Encore, which will offer a taste of luxury in a very small crossover—with a warmly trimmed, more comfort-oriented interior.
The Jeep Compass is a carryover for one more year and offers packaging that's quite comparable to the Mitsubishi, although it can be equipped with real off-road ability.
The Ford C-Max has a comparable layout, and it's arriving to the U.S.
only as a hybrid—with a pretty generous list of equipment and a 47-mpg EPA highway rating.
The Nissan Juke is a curious alternative; it's more of a sporty car than a utility vehicle, and its seating and cargo layout isn't nearly as practical, but with its turbocharged engine it's a strong performer.
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The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is space-efficient, comfortable, and very maneuverable, but its noisy interior and lack of refinement are limiting factors. | The 2012 Jeep Compass looks pretty good—and its combination of versatile interior, mild off-road ability, and reasonably good gas mileage make it even more attractive—but it simply fails to feel cohesive, responsive, or refined. | The Kia Sportage cuts a rakish new figure and spins out 260 turbocharged horsepower for a total image reboot--watch the options, though. | Scant room and lousy gas mileage probably don't even matter--if you're into the 2012 Nissan Juke's crazy styling, you'll probably love its zingy powertrain and its dino-skin cockpit. | The 2012 Suzuki SX4 remains the lowest-priced car with all-wheel drive, and it's one of the best small-car values for the money. | The 2012 Toyota Matrix combines the frugality of the best-selling Corolla with a little more sportiness and versatility--but it still comes up a bit short in features. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,170 | $19,295 | $18,500 | $19,990 | $13,849 | $18,845 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Turbocharged I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagon | Small station wagon | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2WD 4dr Man ES | FWD 4dr Sport | 2WD 4dr Base | 5dr Wagon CVT S FWD | 4dr Sedan Man FWD | 5dr Wagon Man L FWD (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door Crossover | 4 Door Sedan | 5 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual | CVT | Manual | Manual |
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