Mitsubishi ASX vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 5 on 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-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 Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 110kW. 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, 554mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 139L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg 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 1.0 m tighter, 11.1 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron 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 (Volkswagen Tayron). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), no data (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $48,290), more power (113kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 345L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,824 a year against $2,166).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Level at 73: here's what splits them

The Mitsubishi ASX and Volkswagen Tayron are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 13 points), fuel economy (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 11 points), safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 9 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, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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