Kia Tasman vs Mitsubishi Triton

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $4,700.

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 $42,889 and $48,059 respectively.

Both the Kia Tasman and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Tasman and 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Tasman packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Tasman and 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Triton is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 90mm longer than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.