Land Rover Defender 110 vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Land Rover Defender 110 scores higher, 70 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 19 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Reference image · overseas modelLand Rover Defender 110
21 of 27 standard · 6 no dataFrom
$100,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2020
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 69
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- 4B12 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder MPI VVT
- Power
- 185kW
- Economy
- 6.2 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 472L
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: we're still completing price, 0-100km/h, warranty, electric range and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$100,900RRP
- with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's standard kit: $100,900 (nothing to add; 5 with no data, not charged)
No price
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Land Rover Defender 110 S D250
$100,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $444 a week in repayments ($100,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer AWD 5 Seats
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
No published drive-away price on our record.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
≈$444/wk(≈$1,922/mo)
Estimate on the Land Rover Defender 110 at $100,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Land Rover Defender 110Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Land Rover Defender 110 at 5 stars (2020) and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2020 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Land Rover Defender 110 and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, against 6 on the Land Rover Defender 110.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Land Rover Defender 110 and 7 on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Land Rover Defender 110
- REC-006645 · published 2 Jul 2026Driver airbag clock spring connector fretting corrosionYear range on the notice: 2019 - 2026
- REC-006642 · published 2 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the connection to the driver’s airbag clock spring may corrode over time and lead to an increased resistance in the airbag circuit.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2026
- REC-006638 · published 2 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the front-end auxiliary drive belt idler pulley may over rotate and cause damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2026
- 11 more on the model page.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
- REC-005692 · published 31 May 2023Due to a software issue, the rear-view camera image may be temporarily disrupted when reversing.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2023
- REC-001055 · published 14 Jul 2020The second row, right side seat belt shoulder anchorage was incorrectly assembled and may not restrain the occupant properly.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- REC-001048 · published 17 Mar 2019The airflow sensor located within the petrol engine may fail.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2015
- 2 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
22.7kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Land Rover Defender 110 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with head-up display, panoramic roof and Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 110 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers leather appointed.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Land Rover Defender 110 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a 4B12 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder MPI VVT making 185kW and 195Nm, paired to a single speed transaxle driving all four wheels.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Land Rover Defender 110 measures 4,758mm long on a 3,022mm wheelbase, 38mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,720mm (2,704mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender 110 generally means more rear legroom.
For towing, the Land Rover Defender 110 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's turning circle is 1.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender 110 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $542 a year less for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.
Where each one leads
The Land Rover Defender 110: the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: more power (185kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $2,309).
The Verdict
Land Rover Defender 110 scores higher, 70 vs 69
The Land Rover Defender 110 scores 70 to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 20 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ahead by 17 points), practicality (Land Rover Defender 110 ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $542 less (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
≈$444/wk(≈$1,922/mo)
Estimate on the Land Rover Defender 110 at $100,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Land Rover Defender 110Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Land Rover Defender 110 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
The Land Rover Defender 110 is the cheapest at $100,900 before on-road costs.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses the least fuel at 6.2L/100km running as a hybrid (battery depleted).
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Land Rover Defender 110 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2020) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2020 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which can tow the most?
The Land Rover Defender 110 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV makes the most power at 185kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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