The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport isn't a true rival to the heavyweights in the class: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Ford Escape.
The Outlander Sport isn't refined enough, nor does it offer enough options to keep up with the leaders in the class.
The Nissan Juke can be had with a similar manual transmission, but we've found that model to be more fun to drive.
The Jeep Compass is a similar budget pick, and with similar faults to the Outlander Sport.
The Kia Sportage is all-new, but its fuel economy is a letdown.
The Crosstrek has its powertrain faults, but one of our picks in the class.
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The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is an attractive option for budget buyers looking for a capable crossover, but doesn't come without compromises. |
The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive. |
The 2017 Kia Sportage beefs up its sport-shoe styling—and its hardware—as it tackles the crossover-SUV niche head-on. |
The 2017 Nissan Juke is best considered as the sportiest pick among subcompact crossovers, but it does come at a price. |
The 2017 Subaru Outback is an extremely versatile, rugged, compact SUV that's relatively efficient compared to other crossovers. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $19,795 | $23,750 | $23,200 | $20,250 | $21,695 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Station Wagon | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| ES 2.0 Manual | S FWD | LX FWD | FWD S | 2.0i Manual |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2017 Nissan Juke | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek | |
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