Compare the2026 Chrysler PacificaVS 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

For enhanced safety, the front and middle seat shoulder belts of the Chrysler Pacifica 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer height-adjustable middle seat belts.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Pacifica offers optional Emergency Vehicle Alert System, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from other vehicles.

The Chrysler Pacifica’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Pacifica and the Outlander PHEV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, 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, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Pacifica’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Outlander PHEV’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are almost 8 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Mitsubishi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Pacifica’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Pacifica second among minivans in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Outlander PHEV isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chrysler vehicles are better in initial quality than Mitsubishi vehicles. With 9 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Chrysler higher than Mitsubishi.

The Pacifica Hybrid’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid produces 12 more horsepower (260 vs. 248) than the Outlander PHEV’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Pacifica’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 39 more horsepower (287 vs. 248) than the Outlander PHEV’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Pacifica Hybrid running on electricity gets better mileage than the Outlander PHEV running on electricity (87 city/77 hwy vs. 67 city/61 hwy MPGe).

The Pacifica Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 1.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Outlander PHEV (16.5 vs. 14.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Pacifica’s standard fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Outlander PHEV (19 vs. 14.8 gallons).

The Pacifica has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Pacifica stops shorter than the Outlander PHEV:

	Pacifica	Outlander PHEV
70 to 0 MPH	164 feet	171 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	141 feet	148 feet	Consumer Reports

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Pacifica can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The Pacifica has a standard space-saver spare (not available on Hybrid) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Outlander PHEV; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Pacifica’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Pacifica’s wheelbase is 15.1 inches longer than on the Outlander PHEV (121.6 inches vs. 106.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Pacifica is 5.7 inches wider in the front and 5.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Outlander PHEV.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Pacifica has standard flush composite headlights. The Outlander PHEV has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Pacifica uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Pacifica offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the Outlander PHEV can only carry 7.

The Pacifica has 42.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Outlander PHEV (165.1 vs. 122.9).

The Pacifica has 5 inches more front hip room, 5.9 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, .9 inches more rear legroom, 11.5 inches more rear hip room, 7.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 5.6 inches more third row headroom, 17.4 inches more third row legroom, 7.4 inches more third row hip room and 10 inches more third row shoulder room than the Outlander PHEV.

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

	Pacifica	Outlander PHEV
Behind Third Seat	32.3 cubic feet	11.7 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	87.5 cubic feet	30.8 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	140.5 cubic feet	64.7 cubic feet

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

	Pacifica	Outlander PHEV
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	23.2”/57.5”/92.5”	n.a./80.3”
Max Width	49.3”	53”
Min Width	48.8”	42.1”
Height	47.6”	n/a

The Pacifica has standard Stow ’n Go second and third row seats (except Hybrid for the second row), which fold flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The Outlander PHEV only has a third row seat which folds into the floor. The Outlander PHEV’s second row seat doesn’t fold into the floor and eats up cargo room.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Pacifica. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Pacifica’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Outlander PHEV’s (3600 vs. 1500 pounds).

The Pacifica’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Outlander PHEV has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

The power windows standard on both the Pacifica and the Outlander PHEV have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Pacifica is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Outlander PHEV prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Pacifica’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Outlander PHEV’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

The Pacifica’s standard Keyless-Enter-N-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Pushbutton Start standard on the Outlander PHEV only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle.

The Pacifica’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The Outlander PHEV’s standard rear swing-out doors are bulky and make loading in tight spots difficult.

The Pacifica’s power side sliding doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the van. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer a power rear door.

The Pacifica’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Outlander PHEV’s power window, power lock and power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The Pacifica’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 Outlander PHEV’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The Pacifica’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Mitsubishi only offers heated mirrors on the Outlander PHEV SE/SEL.

The Pacifica’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Outlander PHEV offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Pacifica (except Select Gas) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Pacifica has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Outlander PHEV SEL.

A built-in pollen filter removes pollen, exhaust fumes and other pollutants from the Pacifica’s passenger compartment. This helps prevent lung and/or sinus irritation that can trigger allergies or asthma. The Outlander PHEV’s air conditioner doesn’t offer a filtration system.

The Chrysler Pacifica has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Mitsubishi charges extra for Homelink® on the Outlander PHEV.

The Pacifica is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Outlander PHEV doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Pacifica as the 2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Outlander PHEV has never been chosen.

The Chrysler Pacifica outsold the Mitsubishi Outlander by almost three to one during 2025.