Mitsubishi ASX vs Mahindra XUV700

The Mitsubishi ASX starts from $37,740 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra XUV700 opens at $37,490. That makes the Mahindra XUV700 the more affordable entry point by $250.

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 $41,514 and $41,239 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi ASX by roughly $2,710 in fuel alone.

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

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra XUV700 gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra XUV700 counters with wireless charging that the Mitsubishi ASX does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi ASX gets cloth upholstery while the Mahindra XUV700 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX and 2-zone in the Mahindra XUV700.

The Mitsubishi ASX uses a Petrol producing 113kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.9 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 responds with a Petrol making 149kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mahindra XUV700 is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi ASX measures 4,238mm long on a 2,639mm wheelbase, 457mm shorter than the Mahindra XUV700 at 4,695mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 450L in the Mahindra XUV700, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 34L advantage.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Mitsubishi ASX and $2,366/year for the Mahindra XUV700. That is a $542 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi ASX.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Mitsubishi ASX) vs $2,366 (Mahindra XUV700). The Mitsubishi ASX saves you roughly $542 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX) vs 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.