Hyundai Kona vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$310
- Kona: 5 mpg better, 14.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Outlander Sport: 13 lb-ft more torque, 1.8 in more clearance.
- Kona wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Kona | Outlander Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,100 | $26,790 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 148 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | Outlander Sport |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | Kona |
| Cargo, max | 63.7 cu ft | 49.5 cu ft | Kona |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft | Kona |
| Rear legroom | 38.2 in | 36.3 in | Kona |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 171.3 in | 171.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,120 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8.5 in | Outlander Sport |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 8.0 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Kona SE FWD $25,500 | Outlander Sport S AWD $25,160 | $340 |
| Outlander Sport S 2.0 AWC 4WD $24,995 | Kona SE FWD $25,500 | $505 |
Cost to run
Kona costs $1,119 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Kona | Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,100 | $26,790 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,239 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,432 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $34,532 | $35,652 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Kona wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Kona | 16% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Kona | 22% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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