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Mitsubishi Outlander vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Outlander or Toyota RAV4?

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Mitsubishi Outlander

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more electric range
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outlander

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota RAV4 is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers moderately more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 10 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

RAV4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 306 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Outlander

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is moderately lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Mitsubishi Outlander
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mitsubishi Outlander

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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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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Mitsubishi Outlander
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,800 - 53,000 £
Price
37,700 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
60 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,120 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 595 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
-
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
306 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
225 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Toyota
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