2021 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2021 Hyundai Kona

#5 in Small SUVs

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

#19 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Limited DCT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Limited DCT AWD	26	29	$26,495	$27,700
Kona Limited DCT FWD	28	32	$25,157	$26,300
Kona NIGHT DCT AWD	26	29	$26,400	$27,600
Kona NIGHT DCT FWD	28	32	$25,061	$26,200
Kona SE Automatic AWD	25	30	$21,257	$21,900
Kona SE Automatic FWD	27	33	$19,899	$20,500
Kona SEL Automatic AWD	25	30	$22,671	$23,700
Kona SEL Automatic FWD	27	33	$21,333	$22,300
Kona SEL Plus Automatic AWD	25	30	$24,440	$25,550
Kona SEL Plus Automatic FWD	27	33	$23,101	$24,150
Kona Ultimate DCT AWD	26	29	$28,264	$29,550
Kona Ultimate DCT FWD	28	32	$26,925	$28,150

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BE 2.0 AWC CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outlander Sport BE 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$25,854	$26,745
Outlander Sport BE 2.0 CVT	24	30	$24,356	$25,195
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$23,853	$24,545
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 CVT	24	30	$22,347	$22,995
Outlander Sport GT 2.4 AWC CVT	23	28	$26,230	$26,995
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$24,825	$25,545
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 CVT	24	30	$23,319	$23,995
Outlander Sport S 2.0 CVT	24	30	$20,725	$20,995
Outlander Sport SE 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$25,502	$26,245
Outlander Sport SE 2.0 CVT	24	30	$23,995	$24,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,495

$25,854

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,700

$26,745

Monthly Payment Estimate

$462 / month

$446 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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4.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a respectable value, but it’s sluggish and dated in most respects.

TCC Likes

Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment

Safety tech now standard
Not bad-looking
Roomy inside given its small size

TCC Dislikes

Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission

Loud and pokey
Unimpressive fuel economy
Feels unrefined

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

51.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

164

171.9

Height, Overall (in)

61.6

64.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

49.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

21.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

21.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

3263

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5500

148 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Four Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.64

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

6.03

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.70

1.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Body Style

Sport Utility

AWC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Kona

2021 Hyundai Kona is here
Lease: From $189 per month
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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2021 Outlander Sport arriving; 2020s still available
Lease: From $269 for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months

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