Mitsubishi vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mitsubishi and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mitsubishi and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Mitsubishi brand to the Toyota brand, Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Mitsubishi versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mitsubishi versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 7 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 8 out of 10 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 9 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Mitsubishi and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Mitsubishi versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mitsubishi versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 5 out of 9 comparisons while Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons. Mitsubishi and Toyota tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 8 categories: Toyota Corolla in Best Compact Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Best Hybrid Small SUVs, Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Best Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Yaris in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 5 categories: Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Sequoia (hybrid) in Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Eclipse Cross in Safest Crossover SUVs. Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars, and Toyota RAV4 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mitsubishi has the better car ranking in 1 category: Outlander Sport in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money. Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money and Toyota RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.