Mitsubishi ASX vs Nissan Qashqai

The Mitsubishi ASX starts from $37,740 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $45,640. That makes the Mitsubishi ASX the more affordable entry point by $7,900.

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 $50,204 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $3,275 in fuel alone.

Both the Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai hold a 4-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Nissan Qashqai, against 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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

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The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Qashqai lines up making 140kW and 311Nm, paired to a reduction drive (automatic) driving the front wheels.

The Nissan Qashqai has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 113kW. 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, 187mm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 404L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg 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 $1,169/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $655 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Nissan Qashqai).