Dodge Hornet vs Mitsubishi Outlander (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$105
- Hornet: 87 hp more, 2.0 s quicker to 60.
- Outlander: 3 mpg better, 9.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Hornet | Outlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,990 | $31,885 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 181 hp | Hornet |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | Hornet |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | Outlander |
| Cargo, max | 54.7 cu ft | 64.3 cu ft | Outlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.0 cu ft | 10.9 cu ft | Hornet |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 39.9 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 41.7 in | N/A |
| Length | 178.0 in | 185.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in to 82.0 in | 73.2 in to 84.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb to 4,134 lb | 3,681 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Outlander |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s tested | 8.5 s estimate | Hornet |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Outlander |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Hornet GT AWD $29,995 | Outlander ES FWD $29,995 | $0 |
| Outlander ES FWD $29,995 | Hornet GT AWD $29,995 | $0 |
Cost to run
Outlander costs $1,172 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Hornet | Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,990 | $31,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $41,590 | $40,418 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Hornet wins.
Outlander wins if Power weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Outlander | 11% |
| Power | Hornet | 32% |
| Space | Outlander | 15% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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