Compare the2025 Mitsubishi OutlanderVS 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Outlander has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Mitsubishi Outlander achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has not been tested.

Both the Outlander and the Grand Cherokee L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, lane departure warning systems and around view monitors.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Mitsubishi Outlander is safer than the Grand Cherokee L:

The Outlander comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Grand Cherokee L’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

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

The Outlander’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Grand Cherokee L’s (7 vs. 5 years).

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Outlander’s reliability 48 points higher than the Grand Cherokee L.

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 Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi above average in initial quality. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is rated below average.

On the EPA test cycle the Outlander gets better mileage than the Grand Cherokee L:

The Outlander 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 Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a CVT.

The Outlander stops much shorter than the Grand Cherokee L:

The Outlander SEL AWC handles at .85 G’s, while the Grand Cherokee L Limited 4x4 pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Outlander SEL AWC executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Grand Cherokee L Overland (27.4 seconds @ .61 average G’s vs. 28.2 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Outlander’s turning circle is 3.5 feet tighter than the Grand Cherokee L’s (36.1 feet vs. 39.6 feet).

The Mitsubishi Outlander may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 850 to 1150 pounds less than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

The Outlander is 1 foot, 7.1 inches shorter than the Grand Cherokee L, making the Outlander easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Mitsubishi Outlander amounts to more than styling. The Outlander has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .33 Cd. That is lower than the Grand Cherokee L (.357) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Outlander get better fuel mileage.

The Outlander has .8 inches more front headroom, .4 inches more front legroom and .5 inches more rear legroom than the Grand Cherokee L.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Outlander’s middle and third row seats recline. The Grand Cherokee L’s third row seats don’t recline.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Mitsubishi service is better than Jeep. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 38% lower rating, Jeep is ranked 25th.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Outlander S-AWC has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Mitsubishi Outlander, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L isn't recommended.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Outlander second among compact suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Grand Cherokee L isn’t in the top three in its category.