Honda ZR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The Honda ZR-V starts from $38,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

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 $42,790 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 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 7 in the Honda ZR-V and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Outlander gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

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

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda ZR-V measures 4,568mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 142mm 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 339L in the Honda ZR-V and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander a 139L 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 $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V and $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Honda ZR-V) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.