Geely Starray EM-i vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $53,990. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $16,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $59,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $1,175 in electricity alone.

Both the Geely Starray EM-i and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with power tailgate and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 160kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a Petrol making 225kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 225kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.4kWh (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 20kWh (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV), giving WLTP ranges of 83km and 84km. DC fast charging peaks at 30kW (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 50kW (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV).

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 30mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 50L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2065L vs 1500L. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $350/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. That is a $235 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $115 (Geely Starray EM-i) vs $350 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $235 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.