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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Mitsubishi Outlander
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV EXCEED TOUR 5+2 ST (AWD)
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
55L
264 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,740 - $73,790
$39,760 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Benchmark EV range, DC charging
- Rare-for-segment three-row seating
- Up to 10 years warranty
Misses
- $77,000 drive-away for an Outlander!
- Some bits can't hide affordable roots
- Third-row seats are best for little kids
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
8.2
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer review
The upper echelons of the Outlander PHEV range are pricey, but there's a lot to love about Mitsubishi's plug-in hybrid seven-seat SUV.
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8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2360 - 2488 | 1987 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 98kW - 135kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm - 244Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4300 | 3600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 - 12 | 13 - 14 | |
