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Volvo XC40 vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Volvo XC40 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Mitsubishi Outlander

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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient

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

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo XC40 is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Outlander uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Outlander

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

XC40

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, Volvo XC40 is visibly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 382 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Outlander carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,800
Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km
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Volvo XC40

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
42,800 - 53,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,120 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,425 mm
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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