Mazda CX-80 vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $56,100 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $58,990. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $2,890.

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 $61,710 and $64,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by roughly $7,050 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 83% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mazda CX-80 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 Mazda CX-80 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a Petrol making 221kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 221kW vs 187kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 270mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,720mm (2,704mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 494L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 236L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $72/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. That is a $1,410 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.