Honda CR-V vs Mitsubishi Outlander: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 2022–present
CR-V VI
- Power
- 135 kW184 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Top speed
- 195 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,988 kg
Mitsubishi · 2021–present
Outlander GN
- Power
- 188 kW256 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 2,179 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: CR-V VI 1 Outlander GN 2
- City CR-V VI Width: 1,866 mm vs 1,897 mm
- Performance Outlander GN Power per tonne: 86 kW/t vs 68 kW/t
- Off-road Outlander GN Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Mitsubishi Outlander has more power: 188 kW (256 PS) against 135 kW (184 PS) for Honda CR-V. Mitsubishi Outlander is 15 mm longer than Honda CR-V (4,709 mm vs 4,694 mm). Honda CR-V is lighter by 191 kg (1,988 kg vs 2,179 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €210 (Honda CR-V), €210 (Mitsubishi Outlander) (estimated). Honda CR-V is the older design (from 1995); Mitsubishi Outlander arrived in 2001. On the catalog figures, the Honda CR-V is the pick for city; the Mitsubishi Outlander is the pick for performance and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mitsubishi Outlander yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | CR-V VI | Outlander GN |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 426 | C · 495 |
| Power | 38 | 45 |
| Grip | 26 | 40 |
| Handling | 44 | 38 |
| Top speed | 37 | 47 |
| Launch | 35 | 49 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Outlander GNOutlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) 14.93 sat 145 km/h
- 2 CR-V VICR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) 16.80 sat 132 km/h · +1.87 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| CR-V VI | Outlander GN | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,694 mm184.8 in | 4,709 mm185.4 in † +15 mm +0.6 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,866 mm73.5 in | 1,897 mm74.7 in † +31 mm +1.2 in +1.7% |
| Height | 1,682 mm66.2 in | 1,745 mm68.7 in † +63 mm +2.5 in +3.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,705 mm106.5 in † +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,988 kg4,383 lb | 2,179 kg4,804 lb +191 kg +421 lb +9.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Tight |
Difference vs CR-V VI (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Honda CR-V | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | CR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) | Outlander GN · 2.4 PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 188 kW (256 PS) |
| Production years | 2022–present | 2021–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 135 kW (184 PS) 181 hp | 188 kW (256 PS) 252 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 88–142 kW (120–193 PS) 118–190 hp | 60–225 kW (82–306 PS) 80–302 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.4 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 195 km/h 121 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 68 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated | 86 kW/t 105 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 2,360 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l |
| Engine code | No data | 4B12 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,694 mm 184.8 in | 4,709 mm 185.4 in † |
| Width | 1,866 mm 73.5 in | 1,897 mm 74.7 in † |
| Height | 1,682 mm 66.2 in | 1,745 mm 68.7 in † |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,705 mm 106.5 in † |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,988 kg 4,383 lb Better | 2,179 kg 4,804 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 617 l 21.8 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 47 l 12.4 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 0.8 l/100 km 294.0 mpg US | 0.8 l/100 km 294.0 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 18 g/km Better | 19 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €210/year estimated | €210/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 5,875 km 3,651 mi estimated | No data |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 18 kWh | 20 kWh Better |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 82 km 51 mi | 87 km 54 mi Better |
| Energy use | 15.6 kWh/100 km Better | 23.4 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2024) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Fuel consumption, Fuel cost per year.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.