Are you curious to know how the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport stacks up against the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek? In this comparative review, we go over the features and specs of both subcompact SUVs to decide which has the right amount of seating, space, technology, and power under the hood. We’ll also look at which vehicle will give you more confidence in its reliability.
We think you might be surprised by the Mitsubishi Outlander’s lengthy warranty, user-friendly technology, and a double dose of cargo space.
If your main concern is seating capacity it’s a win for either vehicle. They can both seat up to 5 passengers and they have comfortably contoured seating for everyone. The Subaru’s rear seats are spacious enough for kids to stretch out but adults will most likely feel cramped on longer drives. When it comes to wind and road noise, some reviewers have noted that the cabin of the Subaru Crosstrek does not adequately filter out the noise. The Outlander Sport and the Crosstrek also have similar cargo capacities. Behind the rear seat, the Outlander Sport has 21.7 cubic feet of cargo space. The Crosstrek has slightly less space with 20.8 cubic feet behind the rear seat.
In the cockpit, the 2022 Outlander Sport offers a bit more when it comes to infotainment and connectivity features than the 2022 Crosstrek does. That begins with the size of the infotainment screen. The Outlander Sport has a standard 7-inch touchscreen while the Crosstrek has a more cramped 6.5-inch standard screen.
Both models offer standard or available Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, and satellite radio.
The Outlander Sport has a standard 148-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that has enough pep to easily handle daily commutes. Available is a 168-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-four which supplies drivers with faster acceleration than the base model. Both engines are paired with continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available.
The Crosstrek has a similarly powered base engine that is a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter flat four-cylinder that can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission. Available is a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter flat-four that can only be paired with a continuously variable transmission. Both engines have standard all-wheel drive.
The Outlander Sport once again outdoes the Crosstrek when it comes to guaranteeing the vehicle. The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek has a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Outlander Sport, on the other hand, offers a five-year/60,000 basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
If you’re in the market for a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, come visit us at our Sarasota, FL dealership. Our team of knowledgeable representatives will get you behind the wheel of the Outlander sport and our finance team will make sure you have the best price and plan for your budget. Visit us at Firkins Mitsubishi today.
