Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

Drivetrain

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a 4B12 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder MPI VVT producing 185kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a single speed transaxle to a AWD layout.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 103kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV measures 4,720mm long on a 2,704mm wheelbase, 358mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 84L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 875kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.4 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $627 a year less for the Toyota C-HR. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: more power (185kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $1,767).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 69

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 30 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 20 points), reliability (Toyota C-HR ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $627 less (4 L/100km against 6.2 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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