2024 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-30

2024 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,800
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-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 Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mitsubishi Outlander than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-30 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-30 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has a smaller turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Mazda CX-30 has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-30 and the Mitsubishi Outlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Mazda CX-30 has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mitsubishi Outlander.