If you’re not sure whether a two- or three-row SUV suits your lifestyle, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2025 Honda CR-V are two outstanding options to compare. Each features sleek exterior styling, a sophisticated and innovative cabin, and spirited performance for your daily drives. Find out which model speaks to you with this 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Honda CR-V comparison guide crafted by the Southlake Mitsubishi team.
If you want to explore the Mitsubishi Outlander further, visit our comprehensive Outlander review for a look at exterior colors and key features. Compare each model’s standard features with our detailed Outlander trims guide.
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2025 Mitsubish Outlander
Crafted to make a lasting impression on the road, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2025 Honda CR-V offer attractive design elements that will have everyone talking. The Outlander features a muscular body and imposing stance, complete with stunning 18- or 20-inch wheel options. The CR-V offers distinctive, sporty, and rugged styling with 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels to choose from. Each SUV offers LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights, but the Outlander exclusively offers LED fog lights on higher-level trims. For ultimate convenience, both models offer rain-sensing windshield wipers, and the Outlander offers power-folding side view mirrors.
Available exterior Outlander features include:
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
Experience upgraded comfort in both the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2025 Honda CR-V. While the CR-V offers cozy cloth or leather seat upholstery, the Outlander expands your options with available fabric, synthetic leather suede, leather, or semi-aniline leather seat upholstery. When you want to melt away the winter chill, both SUVs offer heated front seats. The Outlander takes comfort a step further with available heated second-row seats and ventilated front seats. Additionally, you can enjoy standard dual-zone automatic climate control in either model, but only the Outlander offers tri-zone automatic climate control for second-row passengers.
Explore beyond the norm with innovation at your fingertips in the 2025 Outlander and Honda CR-V. Both SUVs deliver enhanced connectivity with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration as well as wireless charging. Find either a 7- or 9-inch infotainment touchscreen in the CR-V, while the Outlander comes standard with a vibrant 12.3-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio system. Ready to enhance everyone’s listening experience? Exclusively on the Outlander, you can find a newly available 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha® Premium or Ultimate audio system.
For a more in-depth look at what awaits inside the Mitsubishi Outlander, visit our Outlander interior overview.
Available interior Outlander features include:
Available technology Outlander features include:
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
Enjoy lively performance and power in either the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander or the 2025 Honda CR-V. Both SUVs offer a standard gas engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but the CR-V offers an additional hybrid engine option for eco-conscious drivers. The Outlander offers a choice between front-wheel drive (FWD) and Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC®), and the CR-V offers either two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) capabilities. When you want exceptional fuel economy for those open-road drives, you can achieve up to 31 highway MPG in the Outlander and 34 highway MPG in the CR-V; if you opt for the hybrid engine option in the CR-V, you can achieve up to 43 city and 36 highway MPG.
If you feel inclined to bring your favorite toys along on your next family vacation, the Outlander can tow up to 2,000 pounds, and the CR-V can tow up to 1,500 pounds when configured with its gas engine.
Want to explore more about towing capabilities in the Outlander? Visit our detailed Outlander towing guide.
See the accompanying chart for a comparison of engine specifications.
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander | Model | 2025 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L four-cylinder | Engine | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder | 2.0L twin-motor hybrid |
| 181 HP | Horsepower | 190 HP | 204 total system HP |
| 181 lb.-ft. | Torque | 179 lb.-ft. | N/A |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT | E-CVT |
| FWD / S-AWC | Drivetrain | 2WD / AWD | 2WD / AWD |
| 24 / 31 | MPG (City/Hwy) | 28 / 34 | 43 / 36 |
| 2,000 lbs. | Max. Towing | 1,500 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. |
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
Versatility and functionality abound in both the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2025 Honda CR-V. Each SUV is similar in exterior size, but their interiors are where they stand apart. For those looking to accommodate their growing family, the three-row Outlander can seat up to seven passengers. The Honda CR-V offers optimized two-row comfort for up to five travelers. When you need to maximize your cargo-carrying capabilities, the Outlander offers up to 64.3 cubic feet of space behind the first row, and the CR-V offers a total of 76.5 cubic feet with the rear row lowered.
See the accompanying chart for a comparison of size and cargo dimensions.
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander | Model | 2025 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 185.8 in. | Exterior Length | 184.8 in. |
| 106.5 in. | Wheelbase | 106.3 in. |
| Seven | Seating Capacity | Five |
| 125.5 cu.-ft. | Passenger Volume | 106 cu.-ft. |
| 40.6 / 39.1 / 34.5 in. | Headroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 40.0 / 38.2 in. / – |
| 41.7 / 39.9 / 18.7 in. | Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 41.3 / 41 in. / – |
| 64.3 / 30.6 / 10.9 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume Behind First/Second/Third Row | 76.5 / 39.3 cu.-ft. / – |
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
Confidently explore the path ahead in the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2025 Honda CR-V. Each model delivers optimized peace of mind with an array of safety innovations, such as forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and a lane management system. Make parking a breeze in either model with a multi-view camera — standard in the CR-V and available in the Outlander. Exclusive to the Outlander is MI-PILOT Assist with navi-link, which includes traffic jam assist, speed limit assist, lane-centering technology, and a 10.8-inch head-up display that projects essential driving information onto a safe zone of the windshield.
Available safety Outlander features include:
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
2025 Mitsubish Outlander
