Compare the2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVVS 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Both the Outlander PHEV and the XC40 Recharge have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Outlander PHEV comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC40 Recharge’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Outlander PHEV 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the XC40 Recharge. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the XC40 Recharge ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 16 percent more Mitsubishi dealers than there are Volvo dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Outlander PHEV’s warranty.

The battery on the Outlander PHEV is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Outlander PHEV’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The XC40 Recharge’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mitsubishi vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 66 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is ranked 29th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mitsubishi vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 13th in reliability, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is ranked 25th.

The Outlander PHEV’s maximum EPA estimated driving range on a full tank of fuel and a full charge is 293.8 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The XC40 Recharge’s range is only 223 miles, after which the minimum recharge time is 40 minutes for only a 80% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge at a conventional charging station can take up to 8 hours.

For better maneuverability, the Outlander PHEV’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the XC40 Recharge’s (35.6 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Outlander PHEV has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XC40 Recharge (7.3 vs. 7.1 inches), allowing the Outlander PHEV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 pounds less than the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

The Outlander PHEV has 4.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XC40 Recharge (102.1 vs. 98).

The Outlander PHEV has 1.6 inches more front headroom and 1.8 inches more rear legroom than the XC40 Recharge.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Outlander PHEV’s rear seats recline. The XC40 Recharge’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Outlander PHEV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the XC40 Recharge with its rear seat up (30.4 vs. 20.1 cubic feet). The Outlander PHEV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the XC40 Recharge with its rear seat folded (66.6 vs. 46.6 cubic feet).

The Outlander PHEV has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Outlander PHEV has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the XC40 Recharge.

The Outlander PHEV GT has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Mitsubishi Outlander outsold the Volvo XC40 by 22% during 2020.