Mitsubishi ASX vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Mitsubishi ASX features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-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 Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi ASX gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo XC60 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX and 2-zone in the Volvo XC60.

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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo XC60 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC60 is 5.0s 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, 470mm shorter than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 1L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,200kg 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 Volvo XC60's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.1 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 Volvo XC60 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 (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $74,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 483L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,824 a year against $2,166).

The Volvo XC60: more power (183kW against 113kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi ASX scores higher, 73 vs 69

The Mitsubishi ASX scores 73 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo XC60 ahead by 27 points), safety (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 15 points), value (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 15 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).

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