2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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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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2.0i CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek 2.0i CVT	27	33	$21,609	$22,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Limited CVT	27	33	$24,840	$26,295
Crosstrek 2.0i Manual	23	29	$20,692	$21,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT	27	33	$22,348	$23,595
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Manual	23	29	$21,431	$22,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,326

$21,609

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,095

$22,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$385 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek smooths over the edges that we didn’t like with the last version. It’s smooth, quiet, and capable—all good things because it won’t be rushed.

TCC Likes

Low price
Passably attractive lines
Loading people, goods is easy

Great capability
Better refinement
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Grim interior
Crude, slow powertrains
Low fuel-economy ratings

Pokey performance
No benefit from manual transmission
Less than thrilling interior

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

100.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

52.1

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

171.9

175.8

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.7

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.7

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

49.5

55.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.3

Brakes

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

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3252

3157

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6000

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.50

3.60 - 0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.03

3.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

3.69

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

AWC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

6.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

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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