Choosing between two of the most popular family SUVs on the market isn't easy, but the differences are clearer than you might think. The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander seats seven, brings a turbocharged mild-hybrid powertrain, Super All-Wheel Control with six drive modes, and a 10-year/160,000-kilometre powertrain warranty. The 2026 Honda CR-V seats five, pairs a 1.5L turbocharged engine with standard Real Time AWD, and delivers strong fuel economy across the lineup. Both are practical, well-equipped SUVs, but one is built for bigger families with bigger ambitions. Our team at Metrotown Mitsubishi is here to help with that big decision.

Performance & Efficiency

The Outlander's 1.5L turbocharged mild-hybrid engine produces 174 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque, with a 48V Belt-driven Starter Generator providing an electrified boost during acceleration. Combined fuel consumption sits at 8.7 L/100 kilometre. The CR-V Sport's 1.5L turbocharged engine produces a stronger 190 HP and 179 lb-ft of torque, with a combined fuel consumption of 8.4 L/100 kilometre (AWD). Both are competitive daily drivers, though the CR-V holds a slight edge in power output and efficiency, likely due to its smaller footprint.

Interior & Space

This is where the Outlander separates itself most clearly. Seven-passenger seating is standard across every trim, with up to 1,822 litres of total cargo space. The CR-V is a five-passenger SUV, well-packaged, but capped there. For families that have outgrown the two-row segment, or are about to, that third row makes all the difference.

Safety & Technology

Both vehicles include as standard:

• Forward Collision Mitigation / Collision Mitigation Braking
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Warning / Blind Spot Information
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Rear parking sensors

Outlander adds:

• 12.3" Smartphone-link Display Audio (all trims)
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (all trims)
• Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium 8-speaker system (ES–SEL)
• Mitsubishi Connect remote services (LE+)
• Multi-View Camera System with Moving Object Detection (LE+)
• 11 SRS airbags including driver and passenger knee airbags
• RISE body construction

CR-V Sport adds:

• 9" touchscreen centre display
• Wired/wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 6-speaker audio system
• Honda Sensing suite standard across all trims
• Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition standard
• Driver attention monitor standard

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2026 Honda CR-V Verdict

The 2026 Honda CR-V Sport is a refined, efficient compact SUV with a strong safety suite and a well-designed interior. For a two-row household, it's hard to fault. The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander plays a different game entirely with seven seats, more towing capability, a terrain-tuned AWD system with twice as many drive modes, and warranty coverage that goes well beyond what Honda offers.

See the 2026 Outlander at Metrotown Mitsubishi

Visit Metrotown Mitsubishi at 5965 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5J 1H1 to explore the 2026 Outlander lineup in person. Our team is happy to walk you through trim options, accessories, and everything the Outlander can do for your family.