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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Kia Sportage
2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR (AWD)
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$37,740 - $73,790
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient on the road
- Long conditional warranty
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Pricey in GSR form
- Basic infotainment system
- Tight third row
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a versatile family SUV with few direct rivals, but the GSR flagship is a bit superfluous.
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Josh Nevett
8.2
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2360 - 2488 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 98kW - 135kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm - 244Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4300 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 - 12 | 10.5 - 16 | |
