2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. Its Competition

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Small crossover SUVs are a dime a dozen, so there’s no reason to narrow down to just one.

The Subaru Crosstrek was one of the first and it remains one of the best with its surprisingly spacious interior, loads of safety gear, and reasonable price tag.

Kia’s Seltos is stylish and can be fun in turbo forms.

The Hyundai Kona has its own style that may not appeal, but there’s no denying the quality safety and tech features.

The Nissan Rogue Sport is a frugal choice with a comfy enough interior.

And don’t forget about the Jeep Renegade, which can be more rugged than its rivals with optional off-road gear.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
#20 in Mid-Size SUVs
Get Your Price		2021 Hyundai Kona2021 Hyundai Kona
#5 in Small SUVs
2021 Jeep Renegade2021 Jeep Renegade
#12 in Small SUVs
Get Your Price		2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
#15 in Small SUVs
Get Your Price		2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, left, and Sport, right2021 Subaru Crosstrek
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Quick Specs
4.5
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a respectable value, but it’s sluggish and dated in most respects.
6.3
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.
5.8
The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit.
5.8
The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty.
5.4
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport does little to stand out in a crowded field of crossover SUVs.
6.0
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability.
MSRP From     
$20,995$20,500$22,850$21,990$24,160$22,245
Gas Mileage     
23 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
Small SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WDSmall Station WagonsSmall SUV 4WD
Style Name     
S 2.0 CVTSE Automatic FWDJeepster FWD *Ltd Avail*LX IVT AWDFWD SManual
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2021 Jeep Renegade2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2021 Kia Seltos2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek