Honda ZR-V vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V 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 Honda ZR-V, 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 Honda ZR-V 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.

Feature Showdown

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-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 Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — 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 Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

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 Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 113kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda ZR-V measures 4,568mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 330mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 104L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg 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 Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.4 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 Honda ZR-V costs about $1,995 a year (7 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 $171 a year less for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: more power (131kW against 113kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 380L), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,824 a year against $1,995).

The Verdict

Honda ZR-V scores higher, 74 vs 73

The Honda ZR-V scores 74 to the Mitsubishi ASX's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Honda ZR-V ahead by 13 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi ASX costs about $171 less (6.4 L/100km against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 5 years on the Honda ZR-V, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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