2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport

MSRP*: $23,695 to $28,495
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 23 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 49.5 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 148-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 148 - 168 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 71.3 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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 Subaru Ascent than in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as you will with the Subaru Ascent, 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). Clearly, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

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

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