Volvo vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Volvo and Mitsubishi 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 Volvo and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Volvo brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Volvo has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and retained value.
Volvo versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Volvo versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Volvo and Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Volvo versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mitsubishi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Volvo offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Volvo versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Volvo versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
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Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
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Volvo XC60
$47,843 - $61,191
New Car Pricing
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Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$39,861 - $52,186
Used Car Pricing
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Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
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Volvo XC60
$45,143 - $58,338
Used Car Pricing
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Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$40,357 - $51,913
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
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Volvo XC60
48.2%
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Volvo XC60
48.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
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Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
48.6%
Horsepower / Torque
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Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
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Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
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Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
248 hp / 332 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
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Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
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Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
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Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
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Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
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Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
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Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
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Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
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Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
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Volvo XC60
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
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Volvo XC60
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
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Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
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Volvo XC60
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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