See How the Mitsubishi Mirage Compares to the Hyundai Tucson
The newest Mitsubishi Mirage is here and ready for you in Ramsey, NJ. This flexible and affordable hatchback finds itself in a class of its own nowadays, as one of few five-door hatchbacks that is still very popular. The Mirage offers more fuel economy, more safety, and a more comfortable interior, all for a lower price than similarly-sized vehicles. We wanted to show you all that this hatchback has to offer, so we compared it to a comparably-sized small SUV from a competing brand, the new Hyundai Tucson. Let us share with you our findings here at Route 17 Mitsubishi in Ramsey, NJ.
Mirage vs Tucson- Performance and Fuel Economy
The engines of these two hatchback crossovers are different in their performances. Since it's a heavier vehicle, the Hyundai Tucson requires a lot of heft and a more powerful engine. However, what the Mirage lacks in horsepower, it more than makes up for in fuel economy. Daily commuters can appreciate this hatchback's three-cylinder engine and lightweight frame, which enables the Mirage to travel up to 36 mpg in the city and up to 43 mpg on the highway. By contrast, the Hyundai Tucson travels up to 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.
If you like the feeling of rowing your own gears as you drive, the Mitsubishi Mirage's base trim level comes available with a five-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Tucson does not offer this transmission as an available option.
Mirage vs Tucson- Interior
You might think that because the Hyundai Tucson is an SUV, it has the roomier interior automatically. However, the Tucson is one of the smaller crossover options from Hyundai, and its interior lacks some of the well-placed seating of the Mitsubishi Mirage. Both of these SUVs have comparable head room, but the Mirage offers a bit more leg room up front for you and your copilot to enjoy. If you're looking for a car that you can feel comfortable in on a road trip or a drive back to your college campus, then the Mitsubishi Mirage is a great choice for you!
Mirage vs Tucson- Safety and Technology
Safety is another realm where the Tucson and Mirage are similarly well-equipped. However, with the Mitsubishi Mirage, you will find that some features have more availability, including rain-sensing windshield wipers, which are available on the BE and SE trims of this hatchback. The Hyundai Tucson does come available with this helpful feature, but rain-sensing wipers only come available on its highest trim level, forcing customers to pay more if they want to enjoy this feature on a rainy day. The Mirage also comes standard with front knee airbags for extra protection, which are unavailable on the Hyundai Tucson.
The Mirage also has a number of extra technological conveniences which are unavailable on the Hyundai Tucson, including a remote fuel door release button, a cargo light to help with nighttime grocery shopping, a passenger-side vanity mirror with a ticket holder, and automatic climate control with Micron air filtration. Automatic, dual-zone climate control with a special ionizer is available on the Hyundai Tucson, but it costs extra and is only available on higher trims.
Test Drive the Mitsubishi Mirage Today
Whether you're a college student, recent high school grad, or a couple looking for an affordable second car, the Mirage gives you all the space, comfort, and flexibility of a small SUV, for a much lower price and with improved fuel economy. If the new Mitsubishi Mirage sounds like the right car for you, then come test drive one here at Route 17 Mitsubishi in Ramsey, NJ. We look forward to meeting you!
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