Mitsubishi Outlander vs Toyota RAV4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe
The family-SUV segment is the most contested in Quebec. The Outlander stands out with 7 seats, S-AWC AWD and a long warranty. Let's compare it to the RAV4, the segment benchmark, and the Santa Fe, recently aligned with its 7-seat philosophy.
Our take on the matchup
The family-SUV segment is the most contested in Quebec, and these three defend distinct positions. The Outlander stands out with 7 seats from the base trim, S-AWC AWD and a 5-year / 100,000 km warranty — the winning trio for a South-Shore family that wants a single, versatile, long-warranted vehicle. The RAV4 remains the reliability benchmark, but it sticks to 5 seats and its AWD is an option, not a standard. The Santa Fe recently joined the 7-seat philosophy, with more power, but its entry price is clearly higher and its consumption climbs. For a Lévis family weighing price, space, winter and warranty together, the Outlander stacks the most assets without the premium cost. It's the most rational pick of the trio — and the only one that combines 7 seats, standard AWC and 2,000 kg towing in this budget.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Mitsubishi OutlanderOur pick | Toyota RAV4 | Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $36,398 | $32,990 | $40,999 |
| Power | 174 hp | 203 hp | 277 hp |
| Torque | 206 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Cargo (upright) | 314 L | 1057 L | 576 L |
| Cargo (folded) | 1833 L | 1057 L | 2056 L |
| Drivetrain | AWD S-AWC | AWD available | AWD HTRAC |
| Combined consumption | ≈ 8.7 L/100 km | ≈ 8.8 L/100 km | ≈ 10.5 L/100 km |
| Electric range | — | — | — |
| Warranty | 5 yrs / 100,000 km | 3 yrs / 60,000 km | 5 yrs / 100,000 km |
By-the-numbers overview
Normalized scores out of 10 (higher = better) for the radar; raw numeric values for the bars.
Comparative profile (radar)
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Toyota RAV4
- Hyundai Santa Fe
Numeric values (bars)
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Toyota RAV4
- Hyundai Santa Fe
Our advisors' pick
The Outlander keeps its edge: 7 seats at a very competitive entry price, S-AWC AWD that's reassuring in Quebec winters, and 2,000 kg towing. The Santa Fe is more powerful but clearly pricier; the RAV4 stays 5 seats. For South-Shore families who want it all without blowing the budget, the Outlander is the most rational choice.
Strengths of the Mitsubishi Outlander
- 7 seats and S-AWC AWD from the base trim
- ≈ 2,000 kg towing (best in the trio)
- Lowest entry MSRP
- 5-year / 100,000 km warranty
Worth considering
- Less power than the Santa Fe
- Limited cargo with all 3 rows deployed
See the Mitsubishi Outlander in person
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