Toyota Fortuner vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Toyota Fortuner starts from $53,775 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $53,990. That makes the Toyota Fortuner the more affordable entry point by $215.

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 $59,153 and $59,389 respectively.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota Fortuner, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by roughly $9,080 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Toyota Fortuner and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota Fortuner and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

The Toyota Fortuner features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with power tailgate and Yamaha audio that the Toyota Fortuner does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Fortuner uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a Petrol making 225kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 225kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Fortuner measures 4,795mm long on a 2,745mm wheelbase, 85mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Fortuner generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 200L in the Toyota Fortuner and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 278L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1080L vs 1500L.

For towing, the Toyota Fortuner leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Toyota Fortuner and $350/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. That is a $1,816 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Toyota Fortuner) vs $350 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV saves you roughly $1,816 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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