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VW Passat vs Mitsubishi Outlander – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Mitsubishi Outlander?

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

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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 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Passat performs evident better – achieving up to 135 km, about 50 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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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.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a to a small extent edge – offering 306 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 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, VW Passat is clearly perceptible lighter – 1573 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers evident more room – 690 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs evident better – up to 1920 L, which is about 516 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, Mitsubishi Outlander hardly perceptible takes the win – 595 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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VW Passat

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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

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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
35700 - 58500 £
Price
42800 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
co2
19 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4917 mm
Length
4719 mm
Width
1849 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1521 mm
Height
1746 - 1750 mm
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Max trunk capacity
1404 L
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Mitsubishi

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What drivetrain options does the VW Passat have?

The VW Passat is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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