Jeep Avenger vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Mitsubishi ASX has the higher ANCAP rating: 4 stars (2024) against 3 stars (2024), both tested 2024. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Jeep Avenger and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mitsubishi ASX, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Avenger 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 Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Jeep Avenger stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto — 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 Jeep Avenger uses a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor producing 115kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 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 Jeep Avenger has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jeep Avenger is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 154mm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi ASX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 129L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.5 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 Jeep Avenger costs about $787 a year (16.4 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: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: more power (115kW against 113kW).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $49,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 355L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 68

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 15 points), reliability (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 12 points), performance (Jeep Avenger ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Avenger, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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