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 and used car pricing. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, 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 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Mitsubishi versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 9 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 8 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 8 comparisons, and in 2 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 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 4 out of 8 comparisons while Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 3 out of 8 comparisons. Mitsubishi and Toyota tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 9 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs and Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota Venza (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Toyota Corolla Hatchback in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 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 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.