2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 64.3 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.4 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 84.4 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will do just as well as the Volkswagen Tiguan, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.