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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 0–60 Times

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0, which took 10.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 78.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 11 verified production tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.01 seconds at 82.93 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.90sec 2018 SEL 2.4 · stock
Average 0–60 9.00sec Across 11 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.01sec @ 82.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.10sec 2011 SE 2.0
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Across 11 verified production runs, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranges from 7.90 to 10.10 seconds 0–60, with a 9.00-second average.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Performance Overview

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Sport occupies the subcompact crossover performance space, and across 11 verified tests spanning 2011 to 2020, its results trace a steady, modest improvement within a single ASX/GA generation. Early models centered on the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter 4B11, rated at 148 hp, with the 2011 SE 2.0 posting the model range’s slowest 10.1-second 0-60 run, while a 2011 ES 2.0 established the early benchmark at 8.3 seconds. Quarter-mile performance in this phase stayed in the high-16- to 17-second range, reflecting the Outlander Sport’s emphasis on accessible gasoline power rather than outright acceleration.

The main shift came with the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter 4B12, raising output to 168 hp and trimming acceleration times. By 2018, the SEL 2.4 delivered the line’s best 0-60 figure at 7.9 seconds, and later 2.4-liter versions sustained that quicker pace, including the 2020 GT 2.4 AWC’s 16.2-second quarter-mile at 86 mph. With an overall 9.0-second average to 60 mph and only gasoline powertrains represented, the Outlander Sport now stands as a consistent single-generation entry whose quickest tested trims sit just under eight seconds to 60.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
ASX/GA 2011–present 9.00s 7.90s — 2018 SEL 2.4 11 The ASX/GA generation (2011–present) averaged 9.00 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2018 SEL 2.4 at 7.90 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 168 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
ASX/GA 2011–present
Avg 0–60 9.00s
Fastest 7.90s
Tests 11
2018 SEL 2.4
The ASX/GA generation (2011–present) averaged 9.00 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2018 SEL 2.4 at 7.90 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 168 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

11 production tests · 5 years
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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

1 production run
Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT 2.4 AWC
8.00sec 0–60
16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,331 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 11 production runs
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT 2.4 AWC

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.35 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4
7.90sec 0–60
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,296 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 11 production runs
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4
#04
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4
8.50sec 0–60
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.6 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,296 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 28 H / 26.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 11 production runs
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

1 production run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Production Tests 1
#07
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition 2.0
9.50sec 0–60
17.50s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,234 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 11 production runs
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition 2.0

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 8.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.85 sec
Production Tests 2
#05
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT 2.4
8.60sec 0–60
16.70s ¼ mi @ 84.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
84.8 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,238 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 11 production runs
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT 2.4
#06
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
9.00sec 0–60
17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.5 mph
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0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
83.5 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,092 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 32 H / 25.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 11 production runs
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

5 production runs
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.40 sec
Production Tests 5
#03
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 2.0
8.30sec 0–60
16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,095 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 31 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 11 production runs
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 2.0
#08
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
9.50sec 0–60
17.50s ¼ mi @ 81.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
81.2 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,231 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 31 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#8 of 11 production runs
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
#09
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
9.70sec 0–60
17.40s ¼ mi @ 80.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
80.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,231 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 29 H / 23.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11 production runs
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
#10
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
9.90sec 0–60
17.90s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,231 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 11 production runs
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
#11
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0
10.10sec 0–60
17.70s ¼ mi @ 78.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
78.4 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,231 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 11 production runs
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0

How we verify Mitsubishi Outlander Sport performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mitsubishi Outlander Sport trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT 2.4 AWC reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.2 seconds at 86 mph. That test used the 168-hp 2.4-liter 4B12 engine, all-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,331 pounds.
The quickest Outlander Sport on record is the 2018 SEL 2.4, which runs 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds. It also stands as the fastest stock example tested. Across all 11 verified runs for the model, the average 0-60 time is 9.0 seconds.
The fastest stock Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the 2018 SEL 2.4 at 7.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified runs in the record for this model, so the fastest overall Outlander Sport and fastest stock Outlander Sport are the same vehicle.
The ASX/GA-generation Mitsubishi Outlander Sport averages 0-60 mph in 9.0 seconds across 11 tests. The quickest run for this generation is 7.9 seconds by the 2018 SEL 2.4. Power outputs recorded for the generation range from 148 to 168 hp, all with naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The fastest ASX/GA Outlander Sport on record is the 2018 SEL 2.4, with a 0-60 time of 7.9 seconds. That makes it the quickest example of the first-generation Outlander Sport sold under the ASX/GA platform code in these verified tests.
The slowest Outlander Sport run on record is a 2011 SE 2.0, which reached 60 mph in 10.1 seconds. That gives a useful baseline for early first-generation performance, especially when compared with later 2.4-liter trims that dropped into the 7.9- to 8.0-second range.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL 2.4 is one of the quickest trims tested. Across two runs, it averages 8.2 seconds to 60 mph, and its best recorded time is 7.9 seconds. That best run also stands as the quickest Outlander Sport 0-60 result on record.
The SEL 2.4 is clearly quicker than the SE 2.0. The SE 2.0 averages 9.64 seconds to 60 mph across five tests, with a best of 9.0 seconds. The SEL 2.4 averages 8.2 seconds across two tests, and its best run is 7.9 seconds.
The SEL 2.4 has the quicker best run, reaching 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The 2020 GT 2.4 AWC follows closely at 8.0 seconds. The GT 2.4 AWC does own the quickest quarter-mile on record, finishing in 16.2 seconds at 86 mph.
Across all 11 tests, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport averages 17.01 seconds in the quarter-mile at 82.9 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2020 GT 2.4 AWC, which completed the distance in 16.2 seconds at 86 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport can do, not a single marketing claim.

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