2018 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2018 Kia Sportage

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,528	$27,900
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,080	$26,400
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,104	$25,100
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,656	$23,600
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,703	$34,400
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,256	$32,900

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ES 2.0 AWC CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$22,326	$23,095
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 CVT	24	30	$20,876	$21,595
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 Manual	23	29	$19,716	$20,395
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 AWC CVT	23	29	$23,294	$24,095
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 CVT	24	30	$21,844	$22,595
Outlander Sport SE 2.4 AWC CVT	23	28	$23,678	$24,495
Outlander Sport SE 2.4 CVT	23	29	$22,228	$22,995
Outlander Sport SEL 2.4 AWC CVT	23	28	$25,128	$25,995
Outlander Sport SEL 2.4 CVT	23	29	$23,678	$24,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,528

$22,326

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$23,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$385 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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4.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is old, crude, slow, and far from fuel-efficient, though it is cheap; buyers can likely do better.

TCC Likes

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

Low price
Passably attractive lines
Loading people, goods is easy

TCC Dislikes

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Grim interior
Crude, slow powertrains
Low fuel-economy ratings

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

97.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

52.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

51.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

171.9

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

64.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

49.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

21.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

21.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3448

3252

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

148 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.19

6.03

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

1.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

2.63 - 0.50

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

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

7.7

6.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

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

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