Compare the2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SportVS 2022 Lexus UX

Both the Outlander Sport and the UX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors, and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is safer than the Lexus UX:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is safer than the Lexus UX:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Outlander Sport comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The UX’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Outlander Sport 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Lexus covers the UX. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the UX ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The Outlander Sport’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the UX’s (7 vs. 6 years).

There are over 34 percent more Mitsubishi dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Outlander Sport’s warranty.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport uses regular unleaded gasoline. The UX requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Outlander Sport AWD’s standard fuel tank has 5.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the UX Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (15.8 vs. 10.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Outlander Sport FWD’s standard fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the UX’s standard fuel tank (16.6 vs. 12.4 gallons).

The Outlander Sport stops shorter than the UX:

The Outlander Sport has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the UX; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Outlander Sport’s wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer than on the UX (105.1 inches vs. 103.9 inches).

The Outlander Sport is 5.1 inches shorter than the UX, making the Outlander Sport easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Outlander Sport has 7.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the UX (97.5 vs. 90.4).

The Outlander Sport has 2.2 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the UX.

The Outlander Sport has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the UX (21.7 vs. 17.1 cubic feet).

The Outlander Sport’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The UX’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will be $5521 to $7129 less than for the Lexus UX.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport outsold the Lexus UX by 73% during the 2021 model year.