Mitsubishi Outlander vs Jeep Compass
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Jeep Compass, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mitsubishi Outlander
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 88 configurations
2015–2026
Jeep Compass
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 45 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mitsubishi Outlander | Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 27 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,200 ✓ | $2,300 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 97 g/mi ✓ | 330 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid | SIDI, 2.4, 2.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AV-S8) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Premium | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 88 | 45 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Outlander vs Compass: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mitsubishi Outlander or the Jeep Compass?
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Jeep Compass, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 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 $2,300 for the Jeep Compass — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Outlander and Compass offer?
Mitsubishi Outlander: 2.4, 2.0, PHEV, SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid. Jeep Compass: SIDI, 2.4, 2.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Jeep Compass as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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