2016 Mitsubishi Outlander vs 2016 Subaru Forester

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander

2016 Subaru Forester

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2WD 4-Door ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outlander 2WD 4-Door ES	25	31	$22,228	$22,995
Outlander 2WD 4-Door SE	25	31	$23,195	$23,995
Outlander 2WD 4-Door SEL	25	31	$24,162	$24,995
Outlander AWC 4-Door ES	24	29	$24,162	$24,995
Outlander AWC 4-Door GT	20	27	$29,962	$30,995
Outlander AWC 4-Door SE	24	29	$25,128	$25,995
Outlander AWC 4-Door SEL	24	29	$26,095	$26,995

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4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$27,332	$29,195
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$31,569	$33,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,955	$28,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$22,088	$23,395
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$24,282	$25,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,785	$30,795
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$21,179	$22,395
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$23,848	$25,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,228

$27,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,995

$29,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$383 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander takes the rational road, filling in more functional details than flair, and it adds up to high-value family appeal.

The 2016 Subaru Forester continues to be a good value and one of the best small SUVs you can buy, with superb all-weather capability, safety ratings, and versatility.

TCC Likes

Three rows and improved seat-folding
Available active-safety features
Pleasant ride, quiet cabin

Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility

TCC Dislikes

V-6 model doesn’t compute
Bland, unassuming looks
Infotainment behind the curve

Paddles shifts only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128.2

103.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

Third Leg Room (in)

28.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

37.5

Third Hip Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.7

Front Hip Room (in)

52.6

53.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

51.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

180.9

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

68.2

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

68.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.3

31.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.2

31.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

10.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3318

3624

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

620

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 4200

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

166 @ 6000

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium 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 - 0.38

3.50 - 0.97

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.03

4.11

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Outlander

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.5

7.1

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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