Mazda CX-30 vs Mitsubishi ASX
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Mazda CX-30
15 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 8 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 114kW
- Economy
- 6.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 317L
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Mitsubishi ASX
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$37,740
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 113kW
- Economy
- 6.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 484L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 66, but the Mazda CX-30 is $2,980 cheaper
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$34,760RRP
- cannot be matched: Keyless Entry not offered
$37,740RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mitsubishi ASX LS
$37,740
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $151 a week in repayments ($37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-30 starts $2,980 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-30 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Mazda CX-30 and 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mazda CX-30
- REC-001591 · published 21 Mar 2021The boot's power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope in high ambient temperature.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
Mitsubishi ASX
- REC-005777 · published 13 Sep 2023Incorrect compliance and data labels are fitted on the left and right hand front door openings.Year range on the notice: 2018
- REC-005634 · published 20 Mar 2023The product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-001056 · published 25 Jan 2021Failure of the anti-rust coating (Fluorine) may allow rust to form on the parking brake shaft.Year range on the notice: 2016
- 16 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Mazda CX-30 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Mazda CX-30 stands out with head-up display — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-30 uses a Petrol producing 114kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.
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 Mazda CX-30 has the clear power advantage at 114kW vs 113kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mazda CX-30 measures 4,395mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 157mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-30 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 317L in the Mazda CX-30 and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 167L advantage.
For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg 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 Mazda CX-30's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.6 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, fuel for the Mazda CX-30 costs about $1,796 a year (6.3 L/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. That is $28 a year less for the Mazda CX-30.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-30) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mazda CX-30), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).
Where each one leads
The Mazda CX-30: the lower starting price ($34,760 against $37,740), more power (114kW against 113kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,796 a year against $1,824).
The Mitsubishi ASX: the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 317L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).
The Verdict
Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 66
The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Mazda CX-30's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 23 points), performance (Mazda CX-30 ahead by 11 points), practicality (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-30 costs about $28 less (6.3 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 317L in the Mazda CX-30, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 5 years on the Mazda CX-30, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mazda CX-30 and Mitsubishi ASX?
The Mazda CX-30 is the cheapest at $34,760 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mitsubishi ASX by $2,980.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mazda CX-30 uses the least fuel at 6.3L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mitsubishi ASX holds a 4-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mazda CX-30, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mitsubishi ASX has the largest boot at 484L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mazda CX-30 makes the most power at 114kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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