Ford Edge vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford Edge, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2024

Ford Edge

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 45 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Ford Edge specs

2015–2027

Mitsubishi Outlander

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 88 configurations

28mpg combined (best)
All Mitsubishi Outlander specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricFord EdgeMitsubishi Outlander
Best combined MPG25 mpg28 mpg
Best city MPG22 mpg27 mpg
Best highway MPG30 mpg32 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,450$2,200
Lowest CO2 output360 g/mi97 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI; with Semi-Auto Trans, 3.5, SIDI; Stop-Start2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S6)Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AV-S8)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularRegular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Premium
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Years covered2015–20242015–2027
Configurations on record4588

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Edge vs Outlander: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ford Edge or the Mitsubishi Outlander?

The Mitsubishi Outlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford Edge, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander runs about $2,200 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,450 for the Ford Edge — a difference of roughly $250 per year.

What engines do the Edge and Outlander offer?

Ford Edge: SIDI, SIDI; with Semi-Auto Trans, 3.5, SIDI; Stop-Start. Mitsubishi Outlander: 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford Edge and the Mitsubishi Outlander as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.

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