Lexus NX vs Mitsubishi Outlander
The Lexus NX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 40 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mitsubishi Outlander, a 12 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Lexus NX leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Lexus NX
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 58 configurations
2015–2027
Mitsubishi Outlander
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 88 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lexus NX | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 40 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 42 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 38 mpg ✓ | 32 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,900 ✓ | $2,200 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 87 g/mi ✓ | 97 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 2.5 | 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AV-S8) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Regular, Premium and Electricity | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 58 | 88 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
NX vs Outlander: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lexus NX or the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The Lexus NX is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 40 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mitsubishi Outlander, a 12 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Lexus NX runs about $1,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,200 for the Mitsubishi Outlander — a difference of roughly $300 per year.
What engines do the NX and Outlander offer?
Lexus NX: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 2.5. Mitsubishi Outlander: 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lexus NX and the Mitsubishi Outlander as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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