2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport

MSRP*: $23,695 to $28,495
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 49.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 148-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 148 - 168 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 71.3 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, allowing you to 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has less cargo space than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.