Kia EV3 vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Kia EV3 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 83% for the Kia EV3 and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Kia EV3, 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 Kia EV3 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 Kia EV3 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Kia EV3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging 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 Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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 Kia EV3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV3 is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 62mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Kia EV3 and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 24L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 700kg 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 Kia EV3'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, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $600 a year (12.5 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 (Kia EV3) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Kia EV3), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV3: more power (150kW against 113kW).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $47,600), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 460L), the longer warranty (10 years against 7) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 500kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 73

The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Mitsubishi ASX's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Kia EV3 ahead by 19 points), safety (Kia EV3 ahead by 8 points). Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV3, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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