Kia EV5 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Kia EV5 starts from $56,770 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $58,440. That makes the Kia EV5 the more affordable entry point by $1,670.

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 $62,447 and $64,284 respectively.

The Kia EV5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV5 gets cloth upholstery while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport offers leather.

The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Kia EV5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 225mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,840mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Kia EV5 a 382L advantage. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 2,800kg 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.