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Mazda CX-5 KE vs Mitsubishi Outlander GF: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mazda CX-5 KE

Mazda · 2012–2017

CX-5 KE

C PI 477

Power
110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h
9.2 s
Top speed
202 km/h
Kerb mass
1,390 kg

Version spec sheet

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Mitsubishi Outlander GF

Mitsubishi · 2012–2021

Outlander GF

C PI 493

Power
110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,495 kg

Version spec sheet All generations

Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: CX-5 KE 2 Outlander GF 2

  • Family Outlander GF Boot: 591 l vs 503 l
  • City CX-5 KE Length: 4,555 mm vs 4,655 mm
  • Performance CX-5 KE Power per tonne: 79 kW/t vs 74 kW/t
  • Off-road Outlander GF Drive and body: Four-wheel drive (4×4) · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Mitsubishi Outlander GF is 100 mm longer than Mazda CX-5 KE (4,655 mm vs 4,555 mm). Mazda CX-5 KE is lighter by 105 kg (1,390 kg vs 1,495 kg). Mitsubishi Outlander GF has the bigger boot: 591 l against 503 l. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Outlander GF is the pick for family and off-road; the Mazda CX-5 KE is the pick for city and performance. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mitsubishi Outlander GF 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatCX-5 KEOutlander GF
PIC · 477C · 493
Power 43 40
Grip 34 49
Handling 56 53
Top speed 39 35
Launch 36 42

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. 1 Outlander GF2.2 DI-D diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 15.82 sat 135 km/h
  2. 2 CX-5 KE2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.62 sat 132 km/h · +0.80 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

CX-5 KE · Outlander GF
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,700 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,555 mmLength 14 ft 11 in1,670 mm5 ft 6 inWheelbase 2,670 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,655 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,680 mm5 ft 6 in
CX-5 KEOutlander GF
Length 4,555 mm179.3 in 4,655 mm183.3 in +100 mm +3.9 in +2.2%
Width 1,840 mm72.4 in 1,800 mm70.9 in −40 mm −1.6 in −2.2%
Height 1,670 mm65.7 in 1,680 mm66.1 in +10 mm +0.4 in +0.6%
Wheelbase 2,700 mm106.3 in 2,670 mm105.1 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.1%
Kerb weight 1,390 kg3,064 lb 1,495 kg3,296 lb +105 kg +231 lb +7.6%
Boot 503 l17.8 cu ft 591 l20.9 cu ft +88 l +3.1 cu ft +17.5%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Mazda CX-5 KEMitsubishi Outlander GF
General
Version 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 2.2 DI-D diesel · 110 kW (150 PS)
Production years 2012–2017 2012–2021
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 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions 110–141 kW (150–192 PS) 148–189 hp 110–165 kW (150–224 PS) 148–221 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 380 Nm 280 lb-ft
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 Better 74 kW/t 90 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 2,191 cc · 4 cyl 2.2 l 2,268 cc 2.3 l
Gearbox No data 6-speed automatic
Drive All-wheel drive Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,555 mm 179.3 in 4,655 mm 183.3 in
Width 1,840 mm 72.4 in 1,800 mm 70.9 in
Height 1,670 mm 65.7 in 1,680 mm 66.1 in
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 106.3 in 2,670 mm 105.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,390 kg 3,064 lb Better 1,495 kg 3,296 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 503 l 17.8 cu ft 591 l 20.9 cu ft Better
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 No data
CO₂ 119 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,140/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 1,217 km 756 mi estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2012) ★★★★★ (2012)

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.

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