Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Volkswagen Passat
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander and Volkswagen Passat contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Volkswagen Passat.
When comparing the Mitsubishi Outlander's and the Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander's and the Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander is a better car than the Volkswagen Passat.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ranges from $18,466 to $28,989 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Passat is priced between $15,913 to $24,892.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Passat loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Passat retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.9 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Passat's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 9 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.7 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Passat the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Mitsubishi Outlander a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Passat base engine makes 174 horsepower. The Outlander is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Passat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Outlander. Both models use 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 Volkswagen Passat, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volkswagen Passat has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 4.86 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.26 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
26293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22445 - 29995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
27672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
23400 - 40750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23662
Price Range:
18466 - 28989
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
24571
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
19300 - 28760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
604
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53305
# Good or Great Deals:
289
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19748
Price Range:
15913 - 24892
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
23702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18323 - 31945
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
149
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56594
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
6.6 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Passat
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
4.8 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.088
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.44847386219126
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 19.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2277541803178433
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 11.2
Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
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55 out of / 67Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, SE, SE Launch Edition, SEL, SEL Launch Edition, SEL Special Edition
Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
Limited Edition, R-Line, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.26 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.86 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
174 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
206 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 36 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 666 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3593 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3369 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl
Red
Red Diamond
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Red
Aurora Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Pure White
Blue
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
Beige
Shetland Beige
Brown
Mauro Brown
