Mitsubishi ASX vs Suzuki Vitara

The Mitsubishi ASX starts from $37,740 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $38,490. That makes the Mitsubishi ASX the more affordable entry point by $750.

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 $42,339 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Mitsubishi ASX and Suzuki Vitara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara.

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki Vitara gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi ASX stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Suzuki Vitara. The Suzuki Vitara counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mitsubishi ASX lines up 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 Suzuki Vitara lines up making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki Vitara is 1.7s 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, 95mm longer than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,175mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi ASX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 350L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 375L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Suzuki Vitara a 25L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki Vitara 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 $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Mitsubishi ASX) vs $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara). The Suzuki Vitara saves you roughly $171 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.