Jaecoo J5 vs Mitsubishi ASX

The Jaecoo J5 starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi ASX opens at $37,740. That makes the Jaecoo J5 the more affordable entry point by $750.

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 $40,689 and $41,514 respectively.

The Jaecoo J5 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.

Both the Jaecoo J5 and Mitsubishi ASX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J5 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in 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 Jaecoo J5 and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX. The Jaecoo J5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi ASX misses.

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi ASX gets a 10.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jaecoo J5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

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

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J5 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 110mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,270mm (2,634mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi ASX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Jaecoo J5 and 350L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Jaecoo J5 a 130L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J5 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years (Jaecoo J5) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.