2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has earned the title not only of best-selling compact SUV in its segment, but also best-selling SUV in the country, all segments put together. There’s nothing like the RAV4 on the market when it comes to blending performance, safety, versatility, resale value, and dependability.

And with two hybrid engine offerings on the market including a plug-in hybrid, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 can meet just about any need. Theoretically, we should compare the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime to the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as both are plug-in hybrids, but the RAV4 Prime has just arrived on the market and demand is high. If you can’t get your hands on a RAV4 Prime, why not check out a RAV4 Hybrid if you want a fuel-efficient compact SUV?

The 2021 RAV4 Hybrid raises the bar for efficient versatility

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is one of the most powerful SUVs you can buy, hybrid or not. The RAV4 Hybrid creates more horsepower than the Outlander PHEV. With a total horsepower output of 219, it is among the quickest hybrids in its class. The Outlander’s net horsepower, with its 117-horsepower gasoline engine and electric motors, adds up to a far-behind 190 net horsepower. That means that on the road, your RAV4 Hybrid will perform a lot better in every situation, giving you efficiency that doesn’t compromise driving feel. 

This also means better towing capacity for the RAV4 Hybrid which can haul roughly 200 kg more than the Outlander PHEV.

Next, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is more spacious. Behind the front seats, the RAV4 Hybrid has 1,977 litres of cargo volume in a rear seat-down configuration. This adds up to nearly 200 litres more volume than the Outlander PHEV. Even with the rear seats in place, you get roughly 20% more cargo space in the RAV4 Hybrid.

And with an average fuel consumption rating of less than 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres, the RAV4 Prime is more efficient than the Outlander PHEV when the latter’s battery is out of charge. And because the Outlander PHEV can’t really do more than 30 kilometres, most often you’ill enjoy better efficiency in the RAV4 Hybrid overall.

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