Mazda cx 5 vs mitsubishi outlander sport

We Help DMV Drivers Choose between the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Mazda CX-5

On the lookout for a sporty and upscale crossover SUV that's also fits neatly into your budget? In that case, the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the perfect blend of capability, comfort and affordability for DMV Area drivers like you!

It's easy to see that the Outlander Sport has everything you could ever want or need from your next crossover SUV. Those appealing qualities include an unblemished safety record, go-everywhere capability and a premium quality cabin that's chock full of the latest technology features. As a result, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport proves itself to be a better option than competitors like the Mazda CX-5. Keep reading below as we detail the Outlander Sport's advantages over the Mazda CX-5.

Affordable Pricing

How would you like to spend less money but get a car that you absolute love to drive? Enter the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. As a matter of fact, the Outlander Sport has a starting price of just $20,995 with a CVT. That makes the Outlander Sport one of the most affordable cars in its class. A comparably equipped Mazda CX-5 has a starting price $24, 045. In other words, you'll be paying considerably more money to drive a similar vehicle. The Outlander Sport is a no-brainer, right?

Long-Lasting Dependability

When you drive the Outlander Sport, you know that your getting a crossover that's engineered to endure countless miles of daily travel and weekend adventures. Like every Mitsubishi model, the Outlander Sport is backed by an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. On the contrary, the Mazda CX-5 only offers a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty. In terms of reliability, the Outlander Sport is clearly ahead of the Mazda CX-5 based on its warranty coverage.

First Class Comfort

Step inside the Outlander Sport to be impressed by its refined style, modern amenities and family friendly features. Despite its compact stature, the Outlander Sport always gives you plenty of room to stretch your legs and pack in all of your on the go necessities. Need additional space to carry your stuff? The Outlander Sport has integrated roof rails that help you haul kayaks, bikes or anything you have in mind. No similar feature is offered in the Mazda CX-5.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

While the Mazda CX-5 happens to be slightly bigger than the Outlander Sport, it also comes with far fewer standard features. When you drive the Outlander Sport, you'll enjoy standard features like 18-inchy alloy wheels, LED taillights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control and much more. You'll have to pay more but you won't get any of these features standard when you go with the Mazda CX-5 over the Outlander Sport. , the Outlander Sport keeps you connected with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. These leading-edge features aren't available in the Mazda CX-5

As you can see, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport isn't just more affordable but a better crossover than the Mazda CX-5. If we've piqued your interest, simply stop by WINCHESTER MITSUBISHI to take the 2020 Outlander Sport out for a test drive today!

Highlights of the Outlander Sport vs. Mazda CX5

Outlander Sport has a lower starting price than the Mazda CX-5 ($20, 995 vs. $24,045).
2020 Outlander Sport is protected by an industry-best 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. No such warranty is offered by the Mazda CX-5.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available in the Outlander Sport while not offered by the Mazda CX-5.
Outlander Sport's standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control and LED taillights. None of these features are standard in the Mazda CX-5.

Safety

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Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The CX-5 Signature has standard Smart Brake Support that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The CX-5 Signature has a standard 360° Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Outlander Sport only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The CX-5 has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. Only the Outlander Sport SE/GT offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the CX-5 has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the Outlander Sport SE/GT has a rear cross-path warning system.

The CX-5 Signature’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

The CX-5 has standard E911 Automatic Emergency Notification, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the CX-5 and the Outlander Sport have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available all wheel drive.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Mazda CX-5 is safer than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport:

	CX-5	Outlander Sport
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	82	208
Neck Injury Risk	23%	29%
Neck Stress	274 lbs.	412 lbs.
Neck Compression	23 lbs.	90 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	160/307 lbs.	334/511 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	156	251
Chest Compression	.5 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	37%	43%
Neck Stress	205 lbs.	221 lbs.
Neck Compression	86 lbs.	91 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	449/262 lbs.	394/494 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Mazda CX-5 is safer than the Outlander Sport:

	CX-5	Outlander Sport
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Restraints	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Peak Head Forces	0 G’s	0 G’s
Steering Column Movement Rearward	1 cm	1 cm
Chest Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Max Chest Compression	24 cm	28 cm
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Femur Force R/L	.7/.3 kN	3.43/.93 kN
Hip & Thigh Injury Risk R/L	0%/0%	1%/0%
Lower Leg Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Tibia index R/L	.55/.4	.68/.36

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mazda CX-5 is safer than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport:

	CX-5	Outlander Sport
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	81	163
Abdominal Force	126 lbs.	163 lbs.
Hip Force	189 lbs.	518 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	208	349
Hip Force	524 lbs.	794 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	17 inches
Spine Acceleration	32 G’s	41 G’s
Hip Force	435 lbs.	807 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the CX-5 its highest rating: “Top Pick Plus” for 2021, a rating granted to only 74 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Outlander Sport is not even a standard “Top Pick.”

Warranty

The CX-5’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Outlander Sport’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are over 67 percent more Mazda dealers than there are Mitsubishi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the CX-5’s warranty.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the CX-5’s reliability 42 points higher than the Outlander Sport.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than Mitsubishi vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda first in reliability. Mitsubishi is ranked 20th.

Engine

The CX-5’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder produces 39 more horsepower (187 vs. 148) and 41 lbs.-ft. more torque (186 vs. 145) than the Outlander Sport’s standard 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder. The CX-5’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder produces 19 more horsepower (187 vs. 168) and 19 lbs.-ft. more torque (186 vs. 167) than the Outlander Sport GT’s standard 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The CX-5’s optional 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 82 more horsepower (250 vs. 168) and 153 lbs.-ft. more torque (320 vs. 167) than the Outlander Sport GT’s standard 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Mazda CX-5 4 cyl. is faster than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder:

	CX-5	Outlander Sport
Zero to 60 MPH	7.9 sec	9.9 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	23.6 sec	32 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	8.4 sec	10.2 sec
Quarter Mile	16.2 sec	17.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	85 MPH	79 MPH
Top Speed	124 MPH	113 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the CX-5 gets better mileage than the Outlander Sport:

			MPG
CX-5
	FWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/31 hwy
	AWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/30 hwy
Outlander Sport
	FWD	2.0 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/30 hwy
	AWD	2.0 DOHC 4-cyl.	23 city/29 hwy
		2.4 DOHC 4-cyl.	23 city/28 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the CX-5 2.5 non-turbo’s fuel efficiency. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Environmental Friendliness

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies the Mazda CX-5 as a “Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (SULEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is only certified to “Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (ULEV) standards.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the CX-5 GT Reserve/Signature’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Outlander Sport:

CX-5

CX-5 GT Reserve/Signature

Outlander Sport

Front Rotors

11.7 inches

12.6 inches

11.6 inches

The CX-5 stops much shorter than the Outlander Sport:

	CX-5	Outlander Sport
70 to 0 MPH	167 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	133 feet	137 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the CX-5 has larger tires than the Outlander Sport (225/65R17 vs. 215/70R16).

The CX-5 Sport/Touring’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Outlander Sport S’ standard 70 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CX-5 Sport/Touring has standard 17-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Outlander Sport S. The CX-5 Grand Touring/Signature/Carbon Edition’s 19-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels on the Outlander Sport ES/LE/SE/GT.

Suspension and Handling

The CX-5 has engine speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CX-5’s wheelbase is 1.1 inches longer than on the Outlander Sport (106.2 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the CX-5 is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Outlander Sport.

The CX-5 Grand Touring AWD handles at .82 G’s, while the Outlander Sport SE 4WD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The CX-5 Grand Touring AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Outlander Sport SE 4WD (27.8 seconds @ .59 average G’s vs. 29 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The CX-5 has 6.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Outlander Sport (103.6 vs. 97.5).

The CX-5 has .3 inches more front headroom, 3.1 inches more front hip room, .9 inches more front shoulder room, 1.1 inches more rear headroom, 3.3 inches more rear legroom and 3.7 inches more rear hip room than the Outlander Sport.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the CX-5’s rear seats recline. The Outlander Sport’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The CX-5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Outlander Sport with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 21.7 cubic feet). The CX-5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Outlander Sport with its rear seat folded (59.6 vs. 49.5 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the CX-5’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the CX-5 (except Sport) offers an optional power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a power liftgate.

Towing

The CX-5 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Outlander Sport has no towing capacity.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the CX-5 (except Sport), the optional memory seats make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer memory seats.

The CX-5 GT Reserve/Signature has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The CX-5’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Outlander Sport has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

The CX-5’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Outlander Sport’s passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the CX-5 has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Outlander Sport only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

Consumer Reports rated the CX-5’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Outlander Sport’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the CX-5 Grand Touring/Signature has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer cornering lights.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the CX-5 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature has standard extendable sun visors. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Both the CX-5 and the Outlander Sport offer available heated front seats. The CX-5 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Outlander Sport.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the CX-5 (except Sport/Touring) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the CX-5’s optional (except Sport/Touring) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The CX-5 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature/Carbon Edition’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Both the CX-5 and the Outlander Sport offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the CX-5 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature/Carbon Edition has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the CX-5 has a standard Radar Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Outlander Sport doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the CX-5 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the CX-5 will cost $90 to $2430 less than the Outlander Sport over a five-year period.

The CX-5 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the CX-5 will retain 50.99% to 52.92% of its original price after five years, while the Outlander Sport only retains 44.25% to 51.12%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the CX-5 is less expensive to operate than the Outlander Sport because it costs $82 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the CX-5 than the Outlander Sport, including $296 less for a water pump, $10 less for front brake pads, $130 less for a starter, $1 less for fuel injection, $375 less for a fuel pump, $51 less for front struts, $126 less for a timing belt/chain and $551 less for a power steering pump.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® chose the Mazda CX-5 as its “Top Pick,” the highest scoring vehicle in its category, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport isn't recommended.

The CX-5 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 4 of the last 4 years. The Outlander Sport has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

The Mazda CX-5 outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport by over five to one during the 2021 model year.

Which is better Outlander or Outlander sport?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is a far better SUV than the Outlander Sport. Sure, the Outlander Sport is more affordable and easier to drive, but the Outlander has more interior space, a more powerful engine, similar fuel economy figures, a more upscale design, and more standard safety features.

Is Mazda CX

The CX-5 is one of the best small SUVs. For 2022 it got a mild freshening that includes transmission, suspension, and seat updates. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic make for a responsive and unobtrusive powertrain. Fuel economy of 24 mpg overall is good but not a standout.

What is the Outlander compared to?

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4 - The Car Connection.

Which Mazda CX

The main reason the CX-5 Turbo is the best CX-5 for the money is because of its turbocharged engine. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo makes 256 horsepower with premium 93 octane fuel. That's a whopping 69 more horses than the base model CX-5.

Mazda cx 5 vs mitsubishi outlander sport

We Help DMV Drivers Choose between the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Mazda CX-5

Affordable Pricing

Long-Lasting Dependability

First Class Comfort

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Highlights of the Outlander Sport vs. Mazda CX5

Safety

Warranty

Reliability

Engine

Fuel Economy and Range

Environmental Friendliness

Brakes and Stopping

Tires and Wheels

Suspension and Handling

Passenger Space

Cargo Capacity

Towing

Ergonomics

Economic Advantages

Recommendations

Which is better Outlander or Outlander sport?

Is Mazda CX

What is the Outlander compared to?

Which Mazda CX

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