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Mazda CX-5 KF 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 KF

Mazda · 2017–2025

CX-5 KF

C PI 468

Power
121 kW165 PS
0–100 km/h
10.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
Kerb mass
1,435 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

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At a glance

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

Categories won: CX-5 KF 2 Outlander GF 1

  • Family Outlander GF Boot: 591 l vs 522 l
  • City CX-5 KF Length: 4,550 mm vs 4,655 mm
  • Performance CX-5 KF Power per tonne: 84 kW/t vs 74 kW/t

In plain words

Mazda CX-5 KF has more power: 121 kW (165 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Mitsubishi Outlander GF. Mitsubishi Outlander GF is 105 mm longer than Mazda CX-5 KF (4,655 mm vs 4,550 mm). Mazda CX-5 KF is lighter by 60 kg (1,435 kg vs 1,495 kg). Mitsubishi Outlander GF has the bigger boot: 591 l against 522 l. Mitsubishi Outlander GF is the older design (from 2012); Mazda CX-5 KF arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Outlander GF is the pick for family; the Mazda CX-5 KF 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 KFOutlander GF
PIC · 468C · 493
Power 45 40
Grip 33 49
Handling 55 53
Top speed 39 35
Launch 29 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 KF2.0 e-Skyactiv G (24 V mild hybrid) · petrol · 121 kW (165 PS) 17.42 sat 125 km/h · +1.60 s

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Size and weight

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

CX-5 KF · 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 4,550 mmLength 14 ft 11 in1,680 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 KFOutlander GF
Length 4,550 mm179.1 in 4,655 mm183.3 in +105 mm +4.1 in +2.3%
Width 1,842 mm72.5 in 1,800 mm70.9 in −42 mm −1.7 in −2.3%
Height 1,680 mm66.1 in 1,680 mm66.1 in
Wheelbase 2,700 mm106.3 in 2,670 mm105.1 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.1%
Kerb weight 1,435 kg3,164 lb 1,495 kg3,296 lb +60 kg +132 lb +4.2%
Boot 522 l18.4 cu ft 591 l20.9 cu ft +69 l +2.4 cu ft +13.2%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs CX-5 KF (±). 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 KFMitsubishi Outlander GF
General
Version 2.0 e-Skyactiv G (24 V mild hybrid) · petrol · 121 kW (165 PS) 2.2 DI-D diesel · 110 kW (150 PS)
Production years 2017–2025 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. 121 kW (165 PS) 162 hp Better 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions 110–190 kW (150–258 PS) 148–255 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. No data 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. 10.7 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. 201 km/h 125 mph No data
Power per tonne 84 kW/t 103 hp/ton calculated Better 74 kW/t 90 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Diesel
Engine 4 cyl 2,268 cc 2.3 l
Gearbox No data 6-speed automatic
Drive No data Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,550 mm 179.1 in 4,655 mm 183.3 in
Width 1,842 mm 72.5 in 1,800 mm 70.9 in
Height 1,680 mm 66.1 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. 1,435 kg 3,164 lb Better 1,495 kg 3,296 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 522 l 18.4 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. 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US No data
CO₂ 146 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,710/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 862 km 536 mi estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2017) ★★★★★ (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 €1.75/l petrol.

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