Audi Q2 vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi ASX gets a 10.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi ASX offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q2 is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 30mm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi ASX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 79L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Mitsubishi ASX about $1,824 a year (6.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $256 a year less for the Audi Q2.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Audi Q2) and 10 years / 200,000 km* (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q2), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,568 a year against $1,824).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $49,400), more power (113kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 405L).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 71

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 19 points), performance (Audi Q2 ahead by 14 points), fuel economy (Audi Q2 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $256 less (5.5 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX.

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