Mitsubishi Outlander vs Renault Arkana

The Mitsubishi Outlander starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $43,989 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mitsubishi Outlander features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander stands out with Yamaha audio that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Outlander gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mitsubishi Outlander and 1-zone in the Renault Arkana.

The Mitsubishi Outlander uses a Petrol producing 135kW and 244Nm of torque, sent through a cvt automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Outlander measures 4,720mm long on a 2,706mm wheelbase, 152mm longer than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Mitsubishi Outlander and 485L in the Renault Arkana.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander and $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mitsubishi Outlander) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage.