2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Outlander
KiaSportageMSRP fromFrom $41,495Ahead on 3 pointsMitsubishiOutlanderMSRP fromFrom $36,398Ahead on 2 points
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Outlander starts $5,097 lower (MSRP $36,398 vs $41,495 for the Sportage).
- The Sportage uses 2 L/100 km less combined (6.6 vs 8.6), about 400 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Outlander goes 19 km further on electricity (72 vs 53 km).
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Sportage: 7.3/10 vs 6.3/10.
- The Sportage has more power: up to 232 hp vs 174 hp.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | KiaKia Sportage | MitsubishiMitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $41,495 | $36,398 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| City | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| Highway | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Electric range | 53 km | 72 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 60 | 58 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 232 hp | 174 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 14 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.