Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs. Toyota Prius
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Toyota Prius 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 PHEV and the Toyota Prius.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ranges from $40,357 to $51,913 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius is priced between $30,342 to $41,815. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's price is between $39,861 and $52,186, with the Toyota Prius priced between $29,563 and $40,288.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV loses 48.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 30.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius retains 17.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 7.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 7.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius an advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.71 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Prius has the better rating with a Top Safety Pick+ award compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39861 - 52186
Starting MSRP:
40345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28220 - 43690
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
29563 - 40288
Starting MSRP:
27950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
25900
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23500 - 27950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46523
Price Range:
40357 - 51913
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33760 - 51180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12153
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36636
Price Range:
30342 - 41815
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
30862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
27111 - 36636
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
317
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14483
# Good or Great Deals:
71
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20197
Depreciation %:
0.50060414
Resale Value $:
20148
Residual Value %:
0.49939586
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.32963052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.30452457 - 0.50829085
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
8838
Depreciation %:
0.3162243
Resale Value $:
19112
Residual Value %:
0.6837757
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.31627131
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.3162243 - 0.39878525
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.727604 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.472812 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.162413 / 10
Reliability:
8.888353 / 10
Retained Value:
8.598888 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10.0 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.331
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0499247497826705
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.0 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.78770736853606
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.3 - 4.8
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Rankings
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21 out of / 25Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Trim Levels
ES, SE, SEL, SEL Platinum Edition
Toyota Prius Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.71 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
194 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
57 / 56 / 57
Range (city/hwy):
644 / 633 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
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
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
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
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
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:
Standard
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:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
115.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4607 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3097 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/60R17
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
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Cutting Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Blue
Reservoir Blue
Gray
Guardian Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Gradient Black
Gray
Light Gray
