Mitsubishi OutlanderWhat does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Mitsubishi Outlander ES FWD 5-seat uses about $43.74 of petrol a week in South Australia and $46.18 in ACT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $58,936 to own, and 22 of the 118 EVs we track work out cheaper.
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
What would it cost you in fuel?
Mitsubishi Outlander fuel costs by state
Mitsubishi Outlander ES FWD 5-seat, using each capital's average unleaded price for the week to 21 October 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Petrol | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.39 | $44.77 | $2,686 | $131 |
| Victoria | $2.36 | $44.29 | $2,657 | $130 |
| Queensland | $2.37 | $44.51 | $2,671 | $131 |
| South Australia | $2.33 | $43.74 | $2,625 | $128 |
| WA | $2.35 | $44.10 | $2,646 | $129 |
| Tasmania | $2.46 | $46.09 | $2,765 | $135 |
| ACT | $2.46 | $46.18 | $2,771 | $135 |
| NT | $2.45 | $45.96 | $2,757 | $135 |
Road trips in the Mitsubishi Outlander
Fuel cost for the ES FWD 5-seat at its claimed 7.5 L/100 km and this week's NSW petrol price. Under each trip: the same drive in its closest electric rival, with charging stops. Tap a trip for the full charging guide.
Forthing Taikon 5: $101 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Brisbane908 km · about $163 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $107 in charging, 4 charging stopsBrisbane to Cairns1693 km · about $303 in petrol · 2 refuels
Forthing Taikon 5: $217 in charging, 8 charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide726 km · about $130 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $81 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Canberra286 km · about $51 in petrol · no refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $19 in charging, no charging stopsPerth to Margaret River269 km · about $48 in petrol · no refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $18 in charging, no charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · about $174 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $116 in charging, 5 charging stops
Mitsubishi Outlander performance
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES FWD 5-seat | – | 135 kW | 245 Nm | FWD |
Maker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Reliability and track record
The Mitsubishi Outlander has been on sale here for 4 years and our checks so far haven't turned up any widely reported faults. Like every car, it may still have had recalls, so check the official list.
Check official recalls for this car
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
What a Mitsubishi Outlander costs to own over 5 years
250 km a week in NSW at $2.39 a litre of petrol. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, about $375 a visit. Warranty: 10 yrs / 200,000 km (serviced by Mitsubishi).
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES FWD 5-seat | 7.5 L/100 km | $43,990 | $2,328 | $375 | $286 | $58,936 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year, finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
The Mitsubishi Outlander against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Mitsubishi Outlander ES FWD 5-seat at $58,936. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $37,146 | −$21,791 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,462 | −$20,474 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,523 | −$19,413 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,474 | −$16,462 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $43,243 | −$15,693 |
| HondaSuper-ONE | $11.72 | $44,541 | −$14,395 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,160 | −$13,777 |
| JaecooJ5 EV Track | $13.41 | $45,284 | −$13,653 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
About Mitsubishi
Japanese maker known here for the Outlander plug-in hybrid. Nissan owns about a third of it. Sister brands: Renault, Nissan. Who owns which car brand.
Common questions
How much is a Mitsubishi Outlander in Australia?
The Mitsubishi Outlander starts from $39,990 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Mitsubishi Outlander use?
Its claimed fuel use is 7.5 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $43.74 to $46.18 of petrol a week, depending on your state.
Is a Mitsubishi Outlander cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 22 of the 118 EVs we track cost less to own than the Mitsubishi Outlander, led by the BYD Atto 1.
How far can a Mitsubishi Outlander go on a tank?
About 587 km in real driving on its 55 L tank (about 733 km at the claimed 7.5 L/100 km). Expect less when towing or carrying heavy loads.
Other petrol and diesel cars
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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