2023 Kia Niro vs. 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander | NewCars.com

2023 Kia Niro vs. 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2023 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,590 to $34,890
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2023 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $27,895 to $40,295
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MPG - City 53 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 79.7 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 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
The Kia Niro offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mitsubishi Outlander, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Niro and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Niro will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Kia Niro has the same turning radius as the Mitsubishi Outlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia Niro has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia Niro has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mitsubishi Outlander.