Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $43,890 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda CR-V packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Outlander gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V lines up producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander lines up making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 6mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Honda CR-V a 83L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Honda CR-V and $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda CR-V) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.