Mitsubishi ASX vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Mitsubishi ASX starts from $37,740 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $38,990. That makes the Mitsubishi ASX the more affordable entry point by $1,250.

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 $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi ASX by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

The Subaru Crosstrek holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Mitsubishi ASX. Adult occupant protection scored 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX and 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 9 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-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 Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. 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 Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW 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, 257mm shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 193L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg 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 $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi ASX.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.