Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mazda · 2012–2017
CX-5 KE
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 202 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,390 kg
Mitsubishi · 2021–present
Outlander GN
- Power
- 188 kW256 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- —
- Top speed
- —
- Kerb mass
- 2,179 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: CX-5 KE 1 Outlander GN 2
- City CX-5 KE Length: 4,555 mm vs 4,709 mm; Width: 1,840 mm vs 1,897 mm
- Performance Outlander GN Power per tonne: 86 kW/t vs 79 kW/t
- Running costs Outlander GN Fuel per year: €210 vs €1,140 (estimated)
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Mitsubishi Outlander has more power: 188 kW (256 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Mazda CX-5. Mitsubishi Outlander is 154 mm longer than Mazda CX-5 (4,709 mm vs 4,555 mm). Mazda CX-5 is lighter by 789 kg (1,390 kg vs 2,179 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,140 (Mazda CX-5), €210 (Mitsubishi Outlander) (estimated). Mitsubishi Outlander is the older design (from 2001); Mazda CX-5 arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Mazda CX-5 is the pick for city; the Mitsubishi Outlander is the pick for performance and running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mitsubishi Outlander yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | CX-5 KE | Outlander GN |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 477 | C · 495 |
| Power | 43 | 45 |
| Grip | 34 | 40 |
| Handling | 56 | 38 |
| Top speed | 39 | 47 |
| Launch | 36 | 49 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Outlander GNOutlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) 14.93 sat 145 km/h
- 2 CX-5 KECX-5 KE · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.62 sat 132 km/h · +1.69 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| CX-5 KE | Outlander GN | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,555 mm179.3 in | 4,709 mm185.4 in † +154 mm +6.1 in +3.4% |
| Width | 1,840 mm72.4 in | 1,897 mm74.7 in † +57 mm +2.2 in +3.1% |
| Height | 1,670 mm65.7 in | 1,745 mm68.7 in † +75 mm +3.0 in +4.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,705 mm106.5 in † +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,390 kg3,064 lb | 2,179 kg4,804 lb +789 kg +1,739 lb +56.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs CX-5 KE (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Mazda CX-5 | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | CX-5 KE · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) | Outlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) |
| Production years | 2012–2017 | 2021–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp | 188 kW (256 PS) 252 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 104–190 kW (141–258 PS) 139–255 hp | 60–225 kW (82–306 PS) 80–302 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.2 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 202 km/h 126 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated | 86 kW/t 105 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | 2,191 cc · 4 cyl 2.2 l | 2,360 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l |
| Engine code | No data | 4B12 |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,555 mm 179.3 in | 4,709 mm 185.4 in † |
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in | 1,897 mm 74.7 in † |
| Height | 1,670 mm 65.7 in | 1,745 mm 68.7 in † |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,705 mm 106.5 in † |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb Better | 2,179 kg 4,804 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 503 l 17.8 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 56 l 14.8 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.6 l/100 km 51.1 mpg US | 0.8 l/100 km 294.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 119 g/km | 19 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,140/year estimated | €210/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 1,217 km 756 mi estimated | No data |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | No data | 20 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | No data | 87 km 54 mi |
| Energy use | No data | 23.4 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2012) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel, €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.