Compare the2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SportVS 2025 Dodge Hornet

Both the Outlander Sport and the Hornet have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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 blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

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 Hornet’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Outlander Sport 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Dodge covers the Hornet. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Hornet ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Outlander Sport’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Hornet’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Mitsubishi pays for scheduled maintenance on the Outlander Sport for 2 years and 30,000 miles. Mitsubishi will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance (up to 3 visits). Dodge doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Hornet.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mitsubishi vehicles are better in initial quality than Dodge vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi above average in initial quality. With 110 more problems per 100 vehicles, Dodge is rated below average.

On the EPA test cycle the Outlander Sport gets better mileage than the Hornet running its gasoline engine:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Hornet requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Outlander Sport has 4.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Hornet R/T’s standard fuel tank (15.8 vs. 11.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Outlander Sport has 2.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Hornet GT’s standard fuel tank (15.8 vs. 13.5 gallons).

The Outlander Sport has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Hornet doesn’t offer a CVT.

The Outlander Sport stops shorter than the Hornet:

The Outlander Sport has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Hornet doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Outlander Sport’s wheelbase is 1.3 inches longer than on the Hornet (105.1 inches vs. 103.8 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Outlander Sport’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Hornet R/T’s (34.8 feet vs. 37.9 feet). The Outlander Sport’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the Hornet GT’s (34.8 feet vs. 38 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Outlander Sport has a 2.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Hornet R/T (8.5 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the Outlander Sport to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Outlander Sport’s minimum ground clearance is .5 inch higher than on the Hornet GT (8.5 vs. 8 inches).

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 450 to 850 pounds less than the Dodge Hornet.

The Outlander Sport is 6.1 inches shorter than the Hornet, making the Outlander Sport easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Outlander Sport has .6 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front shoulder room and .7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Hornet.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Mitsubishi service is better than Dodge. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 42% lower rating, Dodge is ranked 27th.

The Outlander Sport is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Hornet doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.