Compare the2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVVS 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Outlander PHEV has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Outlander PHEV has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Rear cross-path warning costs extra on the Bolt EUV.

Both the Outlander PHEV and the Bolt EUV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV weighs 564 pounds more than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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 Bolt EUV’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Outlander PHEV 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Chevrolet covers the Bolt EUV. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Bolt EUV ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Outlander PHEV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Bolt EUV’s (7/100,000 vs. 6/100,000).

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 Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chevrolet is ranked 10th.

The Outlander PHEV’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 21 more horsepower (221 vs. 200) than the Bolt EUV’s electric motor.

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 Bolt EUV’s range is only 247 miles, after which the minimum recharge time is 30 minutes for only a 45% 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 50 hours.

For better stopping power the Outlander PHEV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Bolt EUV:

The Outlander PHEV’s brakes have 8% more swept area (the area covered by the brake pads) than the Bolt EUV (424 vs. 392.2 square inches), so the Outlander PHEV has more braking power available.

For better traction, the Outlander PHEV has larger tires than the Bolt EUV (225/55R18 vs. 215/50R17).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Outlander PHEV has standard 18-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Bolt EUV.

For superior ride and handling, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The Outlander PHEV has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Outlander PHEV flat and controlled during cornering. The Bolt EUV’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Outlander PHEV is 1.1 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than on the Bolt EUV.

For better maneuverability, the Outlander PHEV’s turning circle is 2.7 feet tighter than the Bolt EUV’s (35.6 feet vs. 38.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Outlander PHEV has a 1.7 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Bolt EUV (7.3 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the Outlander PHEV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Outlander PHEV has 5.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Bolt EUV (102.1 vs. 96.5).

The Outlander PHEV has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more front hip room, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear hip room and 4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Bolt EUV.

The Outlander PHEV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Bolt EUV with its rear seat up (30.4 vs. 16.3 cubic feet). The Outlander PHEV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Bolt EUV with its rear seat folded (66.6 vs. 56.9 cubic feet).

The Outlander PHEV has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The Bolt EUV has no towing capacity.

The Outlander PHEV’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Bolt EUV’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Outlander PHEV’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Bolt EUV’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Outlander PHEV’s 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. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Both the Outlander PHEV and the Bolt EUV offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Outlander PHEV has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Bolt EUV doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

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 Bolt EUV doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Mitsubishi Outlander outsold the Chevrolet Bolt by 40% during 2020.