Mitsubishi ASX vs Toyota Prado

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Toyota Prado has the higher ANCAP rating: 5 stars (2024) against 4 stars (2024), both tested 2024. Adult occupant protection scored 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX and 85% for the Toyota Prado.

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 9 in the Toyota Prado.

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 Prado gets a 12.3-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 Prado. The Toyota Prado 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 Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The Toyota Prado has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Prado is 2.3s 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, 752mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Prado generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 76L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg 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 0.9 m tighter, 11.1 m against 12.0 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 Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $342 a year less for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km* (Mitsubishi ASX) and 5 years / unlimited km (Toyota Prado). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), no data (Toyota Prado).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $72,500), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 408L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,824 a year against $2,166).

The Toyota Prado: more power (150kW against 113kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 73

The Toyota Prado scores 77 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 Prado ahead by 19 points), practicality (Toyota Prado ahead by 17 points), value (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi ASX costs about $342 less (6.4 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, 408L in the Toyota Prado.

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