Mazda CX-60 vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mazda CX-60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Mazda CX-60 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 both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-60 gets cloth upholstery while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers leather appointed. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mazda CX-60 and 3-zone in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Drivetrain

The Mazda CX-60 uses a Petrol producing 138kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 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 138kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mazda CX-60 measures 4,740mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 20mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,720mm (2,704mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 98L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-60 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg 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 Mazda CX-60's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 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 Mazda CX-60 costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 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 $371 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 Mazda CX-60: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 472L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,600kg).

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: more power (185kW against 138kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $2,138).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 69

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 23 points), reliability (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 17 points), technology (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $371 less (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mazda CX-60, 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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