Skoda Karoq vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The Skoda Karoq starts from $40,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Outlander the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $45,089 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Karoq by roughly $1,285 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 Skoda Karoq features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Outlander gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Outlander counters with Yamaha audio that the Skoda Karoq does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Skoda Karoq uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 8 speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander responds with a Petrol making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a cvt automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Karoq measures 4,390mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 330mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander at 4,720mm (2,706mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 521L in the Skoda Karoq and 485L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Skoda Karoq a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the Skoda Karoq and $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Karoq.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Skoda Karoq) vs $2,138 (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Skoda Karoq saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Karoq) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage.