Lexus RX 450h vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

When comparing the Lexus RX 450h to the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450h versus the Mitsubishi Outlander, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Lexus RX 450h versus Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Lexus RX 450h ranges from $41,940 to $53,715 while a used Mitsubishi Outlander from the same model year range is priced between $17,091 to $27,290. For a new model, the Lexus RX 450h's price is between $54,511 and $65,981, with the Mitsubishi Outlander priced between $30,695 and $40,449.

Lexus RX 450h versus Mitsubishi Outlander Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 9.3 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 1 out of 17 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 8 out of 14 Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander base engine makes 181 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The Outlander is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the Outlander uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Lexus RX 450h, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and trunk space.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity, while the Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lexus RX 450h has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 4.70 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.