Mitsubishi ASX vs Nissan ARIYA
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 73: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 7 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
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
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Nissan ARIYA
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$55,840
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 18.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 466L
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$37,740RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,840RRP
- with the Mitsubishi ASX's standard kit: $55,840 (nothing to add)
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
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.
Nissan ARIYA Engage 63kWh FWD
$55,840
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $235 a week in repayments ($55,840 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mitsubishi ASX starts $18,100 lower on RRP.
The Nissan ARIYA currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mitsubishi ASX does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
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
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Finance
From ≈$151/wk(≈$656/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi ASX at $37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Nissan ARIYADriva 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 lists the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan ARIYA, against 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Mitsubishi ASX and 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.
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
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.
Nissan ARIYA
None open 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.
How long to charge
87kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mitsubishi ASX stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi ASX gets cloth upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.
The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mitsubishi ASX measures 4,238mm long on a 2,639mm wheelbase, 357mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 18L advantage.
For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg 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 Mitsubishi ASX's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.5 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 Mitsubishi ASX costs about $1,824 a year (6.4 L/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).
Where each one leads
The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $55,840), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 466L), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 113kW).
The Verdict
Level at 73: here's what splits them
The Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan ARIYA are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 18 points), safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 8 points). Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi ASX, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$151/wk(≈$656/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi ASX at $37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Nissan ARIYADriva 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, Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan ARIYA?
The Mitsubishi ASX is the cheapest at $37,740 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Nissan ARIYA by $18,100.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mitsubishi ASX holds a 4-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) and Nissan ARIYA holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
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 Mitsubishi ASX has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Nissan ARIYA makes the most power at 160kW. The Nissan ARIYA is quickest to 100km/h in 8s.
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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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