Geely Starray EM-i vs Mitsubishi ASX

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi ASX opens at $37,740. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $250.

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 $41,239 and $41,514 respectively.

The Geely Starray EM-i qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mitsubishi ASX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $8,545 in fuel alone.

The Geely Starray EM-i holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mitsubishi ASX packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely Starray EM-i 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 Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Mitsubishi ASX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 502mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 56L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $1,824/year for the Mitsubishi ASX. That is a $1,709 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $115 (Geely Starray EM-i) vs $1,824 (Mitsubishi ASX). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $1,709 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.