Mitsubishi ASX vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024) and the Toyota Kluger at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2021). 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 90% for the Toyota Kluger, under different test years.

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

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX and 7 in the Toyota Kluger.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-inch display and 7-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 Toyota Kluger. The Toyota Kluger counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Toyota Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 4.0s 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, 728mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 243L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg 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 0.3 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.4 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 fuel for the Toyota Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $228 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

Warranty: 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), no data (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $62,410), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 241L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 113kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,596 a year against $1,824).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 73

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Mitsubishi ASX's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Toyota Kluger ahead by 20 points), safety (Toyota Kluger ahead by 8 points), fuel economy (Toyota Kluger ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $228 less (5.6 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, 241L in the Toyota Kluger. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi ASX, 5 on the Toyota Kluger.

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