Mitsubishi ASX vs Renault Arkana

The Mitsubishi ASX starts from $37,740 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. That makes the Mitsubishi ASX the more affordable entry point by $2,250.

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 $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

The Renault Arkana holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Arkana packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in 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 6 in the Renault Arkana.

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi ASX gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather.

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 Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 105kW and 205Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Arkana is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi ASX measures 4,270mm long on a 2,634mm wheelbase, 298mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 350L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 430L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Arkana leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg 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 $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Mitsubishi ASX) vs $1,482 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $342 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 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.