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

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4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,228

$21,179

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,995

$22,395

Monthly Payment Estimate

$383 / month

$373 / 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

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128.2

108.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

Third Leg Room (in)

28.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

39.8

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

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

8.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

103.9

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

66.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.2

34.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

74.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.3

34.4

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)

34.8

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

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

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

3296

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

620

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

166 @ 6000

170 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 4200

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.03

4.44

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.64

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.89

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Outlander

Subaru Forester

Body Style

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

6.5

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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