In the field of SUV, the Mazda CX-5 has proved itself to be one of the best cars around. However, let’s see how it compares with its Japanese rival, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Both cars are truly powerful as they run on the same 2.0 liter gas 4 cylinder engine. The CX-5 drives on a 6-speed manual transmission while the Outlander Sport is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The more gears on the CX-5 automatically makes it the more efficient vehicle of the two. In detail, the SUV from Mazda is 8.3% more fuel savvy on the city roads and 16.7% more efficient on highways.
Even on features, the CX-5 has got more to offer. Mazda equipped it with 1-touch windows, keyless ignition, power exterior mirror control, and power tilt steering wheel. Both SUVs have keyless entry and cruise control.
Over at the safety department, the CX-5 comes with brake assist, daytime running lights, EBD, tire pressure monitoring and rear door child safety lock. These features are absent on the Outlander.
When looking at the price, the Mazda CX-5 cost $21,395 while the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES retails at $19,470. Obviously, the CX-5 is the better of the two. This is why consumers shouldn’t mind forking out about $2000 more for the SUV.
