Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Ford Everest starts from $68,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $58,440. That makes the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport the more affordable entry point by $10,550.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $75,889 and $64,284 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ford Everest stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ford Everest uses a Diesel V6 Turbo producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 133kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Everest measures 4,978mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 138mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,840mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Ford Everest a 128L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1818L vs 1500L.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the Ford Everest and $2,280/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (Ford Everest) vs $2,280 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Everest) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.