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Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mazda CX-5 or Mitsubishi Outlander fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a significantly edge – offering 306 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs a bit better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers somewhat more room – 583 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs distinct better – up to 2019 L, which is about 615 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Who wins the race?

The Mitsubishi Outlander proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mitsubishi Outlander is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km
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Mazda CX-5

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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
42800 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
19 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4719 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1746 - 1750 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1404 L
Payload
-
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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