Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$720

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-5 2.5 S AWD vs Outlander ES FWD
Measure	CX-5	Outlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,485	$32,205	CX-5
Horsepower	187 hp	174 hp	CX-5
Torque	186 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	Outlander
MPG combined	26 mpg	28 mpg	Outlander
Cargo, max	66.5 cu ft	64.3 cu ft	CX-5
Cargo, seats up	33.7 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	CX-5
Rear legroom	39.9 in	39.9 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	184.6 in	185.8 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in to 75.6 in	73.2 in to 84.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,856 lb	3,681 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	2,000 lb	Outlander
Seats	5	7	Outlander
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.6 s tested	8.7 s estimate	Outlander
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	Outlander ES FWD $29,995	$5
Outlander ES FWD $29,995	CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	$5

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Outlander wins.

CX-5 wins if Towing weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.