2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 248 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in
Front 39.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Mazda CX-50 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mazda CX-50 is a better financial choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has the same turning radius as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-50 is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-50 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Utility
The Mazda CX-50 has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, making the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-50 has less cargo space than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.