Head to head
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs Toyota RAV4
Two of the most compared cars by Irish buyers importing from Japan. Here is how they stack up at Japanese auctions right now.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Toyota RAV4| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | SUVs & crossovers | SUVs & crossovers |
| Median auction price | €3,817 | €12,827 |
| Typical range | €2,142–€7,474 | €10,740–€15,693 |
| Sold at auction (3 months) | 995 | 5,139 |
| Median mileage | 107k km | 60k km |
| Graded 4 or better | 53% | 72% |
| Import duty | 0% possible (Japan-built) | 0% possible (Japan-built) |
The verdict
On price, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the cheaper buy at auction right now. Choose the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV if: the original plug-in hybrid suv: electric for the school run. Choose the Toyota RAV4 if: ireland's top-selling family suv, available as hybrid and plug-in.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander PHEV can do most short trips on electricity and uses petrol for longer runs. It is one of the most proven plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 is one of Ireland's best-selling SUVs new. The fifth generation (2019 onwards) hybrid is sold in Japan, and the RAV4 PHV plug-in is a powerful, economical option. Nearly new examples at auction can save thousands against Irish prices.