Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mazda CX-5 is 14 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 128 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1608 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 375 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Mazda CX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda CX-5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mazda CX-5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 18 200 | |
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