Geely EX5 vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX.

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.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 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 Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 5.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 377mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 182L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 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, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/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.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 113kW).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $41,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 302L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 24 points), reliability (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 13 points), practicality (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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