Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mitsubishi Outlander over the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Toyota FJ Cruiser outpulls the Mitsubishi Outlander by a massive margin.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch and will knock the Outlander down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The FJ Cruiser is substantially more bulky than the Mitsubishi. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota than the Mitsubishi Outlander because of its bigger tank. The Outlander and the Toyota FJ Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Toyota for a fill-up about as often as the Outlander.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mitsubishi to the dealership as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Mitsubishi will save you money at the pump compared to the FJ Cruiser. With respect to fuel economy, the Mitsubishi Outlander has the Toyota FJ Cruiser beat. The Mitsubishi Outlander isn't much less costly than the Toyota FJ Cruiser with respect to MSRP. The Toyota FJ Cruiser will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Mitsubishi Outlander is definitely sprier than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Outlander's engine is tremendously smaller than the Toyota FJ Cruiser's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a punch compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the FJ Cruiser will have picked up and gone by the time the Mitsubishi Outlander finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota FJ Cruiser offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi Outlander, there really isn't much of a difference. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota FJ Cruiser isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi's.