Volkswagen T-Roc vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Volkswagen T-Roc starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $53,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Roc the more affordable entry point by $9,000.

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 $49,489 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 Volkswagen T-Roc, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by roughly $7,230 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 Volkswagen T-Roc features a 8-inch touchscreen, 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 Volkswagen T-Roc stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen T-Roc uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 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 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen T-Roc measures 4,251mm long on a 2,603mm wheelbase, 459mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 392L in the Volkswagen T-Roc and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 86L advantage. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen T-Roc 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 $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc and $350/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. That is a $1,446 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc) vs $350 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV saves you roughly $1,446 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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