2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport

MSRP*: $23,695 to $28,495
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MPG - City Info not available 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 49.5 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 148-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 148 - 168 hp
Exterior Length 172.6 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 71.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.6 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.9 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 Kia Seltos than in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

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). Whether you pick the Kia Seltos or the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Kia Seltos is about the same width as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. When looking at overall length, the Kia Seltos takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Handling
The Kia Seltos has the same turning radius as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Seltos and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Seltos doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. With the Kia Seltos, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.