The Outlander PHEV’s gas engine and twin electric motors generate 248 combined net horsepower, outperforming the CR-V Hybrid’s system with its 204 total system horsepower. This discrepancy is also noticeable in their capabilities: The Mitsubishi can tow up to 1,500 pounds, while the Honda taps out at 1,000 pounds.

When it comes to performance features, the Outlander PHEV draws on Mitsubishi’s motorsports heritage to offer optimal control over driving and braking thanks to Super All-Wheel Control. It also offers seven drive modes for efficiency and to provide control in nearly any type of road or weather condition. The Honda CR-V Hybrid offers just four drive modes.

One of many reasons to drive a hybrid is for its fuel economy. Thanks to the Mitsubishi’s EV Mode Selector Switch, the Outlander PHEV operates at maximum efficiency and yields:

• 64 combined MPGe
• 420 miles of total range
• 38 miles of all-electric range for zero-emission travel

On the other hand, the CR-V Hybrid with available all-wheel drive (that comes standard in the Outlander PHEV) gets just 37 combined MPG. And, as noted earlier, it offers no electric-only option.

Charging the Outlander PHEV is easy too. Charge it to 100% overnight at home and your Mitsubishi will be ready for any travels the next morning. When you’re on the go, you can power up from 0 to 80% in 38 minutes at a DC fast charger in the ever-expanding national network. Its regenerative braking system will also convert and store energy to keep you moving.

Having multiple trim levels to choose from allows you to select the configuration that provides everything you need—and, just as importantly, everything you want. That may be easier with the Outlander PHEV since this Mitsubishi has six dedicated PHEV trim levels, twice as many as the Honda CR-V’s three hybrid trims.

Although the CR-V’s hybrid trim levels all have the name “Sport” in them, they lack the motorsports styling of the Mitsubishi RALLIART that features:

• RALLIART graphics
• WHite Diamond finish with black roof
• Power panoramic sunroof
• Exclusive accessories

To fully channel your inner race car driver and turn a few heads in the process, the Outlander PHEV truly goes the extra mile.

The 3-row configuration of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV provides ample room for up to 7 riders. Meanwhile, as with most SUVs, the Honda’s layout seats five in two rows; so, if you have a large crew, you’ll need to take an additional vehicle or risk having to leave someone behind.

So, how comfortable will those passengers be? The headroom in their respective first two rows tell the tale:

• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (1st/2nd-Row Headroom): 40.6/39.1 inches
• Honda CR-V Hybrid (1st/2nd-Row Headroom): 38.2/38.2 inches

Beyond its additional space, the Mitsubishi ensures your and your copilot’s comfort with available front massage seats, a feature not found in the Honda.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that tests and evaluates vehicles based on their ability to protect occupants in a collision as well as on equipping technology that can help prevent or lessen the severity of a collision. Both the Outlander PHEV and the Honda CR-V Hybrid have been designated a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK by the IIHS.

Still, the Mitsubishi flagship PHEV SUV is the winner of the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility. Also, for the second year in a row, it took top honors as Green Car Journal's Family Green Car of the Year™. As a result, it comes as no surprise that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV.*

When you purchase a model, you expect it to perform well for many years and miles to come. Still, it’s reassuring when a manufacturer stands steadfastly behind its vehicle. Although Mitsubishi and Honda provide similar types of warranties for these hybrid models, the Outlander PHEV’s is superior in every respect:

Both models provide Roadside Assistance, although the Outlander PHEV leads the charge once again, providing it for 5 years/unlimited miles vs. the CR-V Hybrid’s 3 years/36K miles. So, you’ll have additional peace of mind when you require any of the following:

• Emergency fuel delivery
• Jump-start
• Flat tire exchange
• Lock-out assistance
• Minor repairs
• Towing services

Mitsubishi also includes additional assistance in the form of Travel Interruption Insurance and Concierge Services. With the Outlander PHEV, coverage equals confidence.