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VW Passat vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Mitsubishi Outlander?

VW Passat vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
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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

Passat

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.

VW Passat is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 50 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Outlander

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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Outlander carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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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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VW Passat
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
42,800 - 53,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,120 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,917 mm
Length
-
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
220 - 225 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General

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