Mazda CX-50 vs Mitsubishi Outlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$810

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

CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD vs Outlander ES FWD
Measure	CX-50	Outlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,395	$32,205	CX-50
Horsepower	187 hp	174 hp	CX-50
Torque	185 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	Outlander
MPG combined	26 mpg	28 mpg	Outlander
Cargo, max	31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft	64.3 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	31.4 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	CX-50
Rear legroom	39.8 in	39.9 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	185.8 in	185.8 in	Not scored
Width	75.6 in	73.2 in to 84.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,741 lb	3,681 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	2,000 lb	About the same
Seats	5	7	Outlander
Ground clearance	8.3 in	8.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.5 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-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	Outlander ES FWD $29,995	$95
Outlander ES FWD $29,995	CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	$95

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: CX-50 wins.

Outlander wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.