2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,374 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
