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VW Touran vs Mitsubishi Outlander – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Touran has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7453 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 306 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs to a small extent better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 39 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 Touran is clearly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 339 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs noticeable better – up to 1980 L, which is about 576 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran minimal takes the win – 601 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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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
35400 - 43900 £
Price
42800 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
19 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4527 mm
Length
4719 mm
Width
1829 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1668 mm
Height
1746 - 1750 mm
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Max trunk capacity
1404 L
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

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

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What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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