| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | Hyundai Kona | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All wheel Control | All wheel drive |
| Engine power | 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2 l |
| Engine configuration | Inline 4 | Inline-4 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 29 / 26 MPG | 26 / 28 / 27 MPG |
Compare the Outlander Sport vs the Hyundai Kona
Compare the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs. the Hyundai Kona
A small SUV should handle weekday traffic, tight parking spaces, and weekend errands without stretching the budget. The 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2027 Hyundai Kona seat five and offer available all-wheel drive (AWD). The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport starts at a lower price and has more ground clearance.
Sunny Mitsubishi Jacksonville helps shoppers examine those differences. The Hyundai Kona offers more cargo room and an available turbocharged engine. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport features familiar controls, two naturally aspirated engine choices, and special editions with distinctive styling.
Engines and Everyday Driving
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, exceeding the 132 pound-feet from the Hyundai Kona's base engine. The Mitsubishi's SEL variant gets a 2.4-liter engine that generates 168 horsepower. Both engines use a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
The Hyundai Kona starts with a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter engine and offers a 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter engine on higher trims. The turbo provides stronger acceleration. Jacksonville, FL, commuters who regularly travel on I-95 can choose the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL for additional horsepower without switching to a turbocharged engine.
Ground Clearance and All-Wheel Drive
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport provides 8.5 inches of ground clearance. The Hyundai Kona measures 6.7 to 6.9 inches with front-wheel drive (FWD) and 8.1 to 8.3 inches with all-wheel drive (AWD). The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport sits higher above uneven driveways, raised parking entrances, and rough pavement.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard on lower Mitsubishi Outlander Sport trims for 2027. All-Wheel Control is available on selected models and included on RALLIART, Trail Edition, and SEL. The Hyundai Kona offers optional HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD) across its lineup. Both systems assist traction on wet streets around Jacksonville Beach.
Fuel Economy and Highway Driving
The FWD Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with the 2.0-liter engine earns 27 mpg combined and 26 mpg combined with AWD. The SEL variant features the 2.4-liter engine and earns 25 mpg combined. The fuel tank holds 15.8 or 16.6 gallons, depending on configuration.
The Hyundai Kona achieves 31 mpg combined with its base front-wheel-drive powertrain and 27 mpg with base-engine AWD. Turbocharged AWD versions earn 26 mpg combined. St. Augustine-area shoppers planning regular highway trips can compare fuel savings with the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's lower starting price.
Passenger Room and Cargo Capacity
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport measures 171.9 inches long and 71.3 inches wide. Its 60/40-split rear seat expands cargo capacity from 21.7 cubic feet behind the second row to 49.5 cubic feet with the seatbacks folded. Groceries, luggage, and recreational equipment fit into its flexible interior.
The Hyundai Kona measures 171.3 inches long and offers more interior room, including 25.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 63.7 cubic feet with them folded. Drivers with families near Middleburg, FL, who prefer a more compact SUV will find that the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a narrower body that's more agile in tight parking spaces.
Interior Design and Technology
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport favors familiar controls and a straightforward dashboard layout. Available features include heated front seats, smartphone connectivity, push-button start, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. The LE adds black exterior details and red interior stitching. The SE provides soft-touch seating surfaces and power-folding side mirrors.
The Hyundai Kona has more screen space, including a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Higher trims offer wireless charging and additional parking technology. Shoppers near Orange Park, FL, who prefer conventional controls may enjoy the technology found in the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Safety Features and Warranty
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic High Beams. SE models add Blind Spot Warning, Lane Change Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The Hyundai Kona includes adaptive cruise control as standard and offers additional driver-assistance technology on higher trims.
Both manufacturers offer eligible original owners a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and provide five-year/60,000-mile new-vehicle limited coverage. Mitsubishi includes two years or 30,000 miles of limited maintenance for specified services and five years of roadside assistance. Coverage is subject to program terms and exclusions.
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