Compare the2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVVS 2025 Genesis GV80

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GV80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Compared to metal, the Outlander PHEV’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Genesis GV80 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Outlander PHEV and the GV80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

There are over 36 percent more Mitsubishi dealers than there are Genesis dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Outlander PHEV’s warranty.

The Outlander PHEV’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 21 lbs.-ft. more torque (332 vs. 311) than the GV80 2.5T’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Outlander PHEV running on electricity gets better mileage than the GV80:

On the EPA test cycle the Outlander PHEV running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the GV80:

The Outlander PHEV can travel with zero emissions for 38 miles. The GV80 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Outlander PHEV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GV80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GV80 2.5T requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Outlander PHEV stops much shorter than the GV80:

The Outlander PHEV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The GV80 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Outlander PHEV SEL Premium handles at .85 G’s, while the GV80 Advanced pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Outlander PHEV’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the GV80’s (36.1 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

The Outlander PHEV is 9.3 inches shorter than the GV80, making the Outlander PHEV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Outlander PHEV has .4 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom and .7 inches more rear headroom than the GV80.

The Outlander PHEV’s cargo area provides more volume than the GV80.

The Outlander PHEV’s cargo area is larger than the GV80’s in almost every dimension:

The Outlander PHEV has a standard third row seat which folds flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The GV80 doesn’t offer seats that fold into the floor.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the Outlander PHEV uses the Active Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The GV80 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Mitsubishi service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks Mitsubishi 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 63% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 31st.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Outlander PHEV’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the GV80’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Outlander PHEV has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The GV80 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Mitsubishi Outlander outsold the Genesis GV80 by over two to one during 2023.