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Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Which to Buy

Carummah Editorial
Last updated: November 4, 2026
Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander

Honda CR-V starts at $30,920; the Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $29,995. Before taxes and fees, the Mitsubishi Outlander is $630 less. Honda CR-V makes more power, 190 hp against 174 hp. The Mitsubishi Outlander seats 7, the Honda CR-V seats 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda CR-V or the Mitsubishi Outlander cheaper?

The Mitsubishi Outlander costs less to start. Honda CR-V: $30,920 plus $1,450 destination. Mitsubishi Outlander: $29,995 plus $1,745 destination. Taxes, title and registration are on top of both.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Honda CR-V or the Mitsubishi Outlander?

The Honda CR-V is rated 28/34 city/hwy, and the Mitsubishi Outlander is rated 26/31 city/hwy. Real-world results depend on how and where you drive.

How many people does each seat?

The Honda CR-V seats 5. The Mitsubishi Outlander seats 7.

What are the trade-offs between the two?

Honda CR-V: Unmatched interior packaging and rear-seat space, though infotainment screen is small compared to modern competitors. Mitsubishi Outlander: Standard three-row seating in a compact footprint, though third-row legroom is strictly limited.

Honda CR-V is best for

Honda CR-V is the better fit for compact suv buyers who want to carry a family. Its standout: unmatched interior packaging and rear-seat space.

Mitsubishi Outlander is best for

Mitsubishi Outlander is the better fit for compact suv buyers who want to carry a family. Its standout: standard three-row seating in a compact footprint.

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

AttributeHonda CR-VMitsubishi Outlander
Starting MSRP$30,920$29,995
MSRP + destination$32,370$31,740
Fuel economy / range28/34 city/hwy26/31 city/hwy
Horsepower190 hp174 hp
Seating57
Body typeCompact SUVCompact SUV
Powertrains1.5T I-4, 2.0L Hybrid1.5L Turbo Mild Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

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