Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Jaecoo J8

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport starts from $51,540 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J8 opens at $49,990. That makes the Jaecoo J8 the more affordable entry point by $1,550.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $56,694 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Jaecoo J8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 8 in the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport misses.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J8 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets cloth upholstery while the Jaecoo J8 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 2-zone in the Jaecoo J8.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport uses a Diesel producing 133kW and 430Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 responds with a Petrol making 183kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J8 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport measures 4,785mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Jaecoo J8 at 4,820mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 520L in the Jaecoo J8, giving the Jaecoo J8 a 389L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and $2,366/year for the Jaecoo J8. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport) vs $2,366 (Jaecoo J8). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J8). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.