2024 Honda CR-V vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda CR-V

2024 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $29,500 to $36,160
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 34 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda CR-V than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda CR-V and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V is a little narrower than the Mitsubishi Outlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Honda CR-V takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mitsubishi Outlander is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. The Honda CR-V has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda CR-V and the Mitsubishi Outlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda CR-V has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda CR-V has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mitsubishi Outlander.