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 $2,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi Outlander and Renault Arkana hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander and 96% for the Renault Arkana.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Arkana packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander and 6 in the Renault Arkana.

The Mitsubishi Outlander features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Renault Arkana lines up making 105kW and 205Nm, 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 105kW. 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 4,710mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 142mm 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 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander and 430L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander and $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $599 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Mitsubishi Outlander) vs $1,482 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $599 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 (Renault Arkana). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage.