MG MGS5 vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the MG MGS5 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 90% for the MG MGS5 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 MG MGS5, against 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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 MG MGS5 features a 12.8-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 MG MGS5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate — 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 MG MGS5 uses a Electric Motor producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 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 MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 3.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 238mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 31L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Mitsubishi ASX turns in a 11.1 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $811 a year (16.9 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: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (MG MGS5), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The MG MGS5: more power (125kW against 113kW).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (MG MGS5 ahead by 13 points), value (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 12 points), practicality (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 5 points). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX.

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