The Honda CR-V may be our pick in the class thanks to its refined interior and good fuel economy in most models.
It’s getting pricier as years go on, however.
The Toyota RAV4 is still a pleasure to drive and offers a hybrid powertrain for better fuel economy that’s reasonably priced.
The Chevy Equinox is a newcomer and redesigned for 2018.
It has fuel-efficient powertrains, including a turbodiesel, but its biggest problem is its price.
The Ford Escape is relatively old compared to the rest, but offers a turbocharged powertrain that can be entertaining—and fuel efficient.
The Nissan Rogue is a three-row crossover, same as the Outlander, but it’s just as cramped although we like the Rogue’s versatility.
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The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is an affordable three-row crossover that deserves a look from those looking beyond the usual suspects. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover. |
The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover. |
The 2018 Honda CR-V may be light on personality, but this compact crossover checks off every other box. It’s a very smart choice. |
The 2018 Nissan Rogue may not be very exciting, but it checks all the right boxes—and then some—for most family needs. |
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $23,945 | $23,580 | $23,940 | $24,250 | $24,800 | $24,660 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| ES FWD | FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | S FWD | LX 2WD | FWD S | LE FWD (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2018 Nissan Rogue | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2018 Toyota RAV4 | |
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