Mitsubishi ASX vs Toyota RAV4
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 73: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 7 Sep 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Mitsubishi ASX
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$37,740
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 113kW
- Economy
- 6.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★4 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 484L
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Toyota RAV4
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol Hybrid
- Power
- 143kW
- Economy
- 4.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 705L
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$37,740RRP
- no option data for this car
$45,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Rain-Sensing Wipers not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mitsubishi ASX LS
$37,740
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $151 a week in repayments ($37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid 2WD
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
$50,872 drive-away in VIC, as published by Toyota Australia Toyota Australia's price page
About $212 a week in repayments ($50,872 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mitsubishi ASX starts $8,250 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$151/wk(≈$656/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi ASX at $37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi ASXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Toyota RAV4 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Mitsubishi ASX and 7 on the Toyota RAV4.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mitsubishi ASX
- REC-005777 · published 13 Sep 2023Incorrect compliance and data labels are fitted on the left and right hand front door openings.Year range on the notice: 2018
- REC-005634 · published 20 Mar 2023The product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-001056 · published 25 Jan 2021Failure of the anti-rust coating (Fluorine) may allow rust to form on the parking brake shaft.Year range on the notice: 2016
- 16 more on the model page.
Toyota RAV4
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-005409 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, if the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is turned off, it may not default to the ON setting the next time the vehicle is started.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-001312 · published 9 Jun 2020Small cracks may form in the front lower suspension arms and with rapid acceleration and deceleration over the parts' lifetime, these cracks could spread and the suspension arm can eventually separate from the front wheel assembly.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- 6 more on the model page.
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 RAV4 gets a 10.5-inch display and 12.3-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 RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 RAV4 responds with a Petrol Hybrid making 143kW, paired to a cvt (e-cvt) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.4 seconds.
The Toyota RAV4 has the clear power advantage at 143kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota RAV4 is 3.5s 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, 362mm shorter than the Toyota RAV4 at 4,600mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota RAV4 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 705L in the Toyota RAV4, giving the Toyota RAV4 a 221L advantage.
For towing, the Mitsubishi ASX leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 800kg. That 400kg 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 RAV4 about $1,283 a year (4.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $541 a year less for the Toyota RAV4.
Warranty: 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota RAV4). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), no data (Toyota RAV4).
Where each one leads
The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $45,990), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 800kg).
The Toyota RAV4: more power (143kW against 113kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (705L against 484L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,283 a year against $1,824).
The Verdict
Level at 73: here's what splits them
The Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota RAV4 are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: fuel economy (Toyota RAV4 ahead by 17 points), safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 15 points), performance (Toyota RAV4 ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota RAV4 costs about $541 less (4.5 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, 705L in the Toyota RAV4. Warranty: 10 years on the Mitsubishi ASX, 5 on the Toyota RAV4.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$151/wk(≈$656/mo)
Estimate on the Mitsubishi ASX at $37,740 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mitsubishi ASXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota RAV4?
The Mitsubishi ASX is the cheapest at $37,740 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota RAV4 by $8,250.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota RAV4 uses the least fuel at 4.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mitsubishi ASX holds a 4-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Toyota RAV4, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota RAV4 has the largest boot at 705L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mitsubishi ASX has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota RAV4 makes the most power at 143kW. The Toyota RAV4 is quickest to 100km/h in 8.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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