Volkswagen Tayron vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The Volkswagen Tayron starts from $48,290 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Outlander the more affordable entry point by $8,300.

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 $53,119 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Volkswagen Tayron and Mitsubishi Outlander hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 4 on the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The Volkswagen Tayron features a 12.9-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 Volkswagen Tayron stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander counters with Apple CarPlay and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen Tayron uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

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. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Tayron measures 4,792mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 72mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander at 4,720mm (2,706mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron and 485L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander a 140L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1905L vs 1466L. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tayron and $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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