2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,300 to $48,650
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2025 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $29,645 to $43,145
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 277 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is slightly longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mitsubishi Outlander.