Subaru WRX Sportswagon vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon starts from $52,290 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $52,990. That makes the Subaru WRX Sportswagon the more affordable entry point by $700.

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 $57,519 and $58,289 respectively.

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

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Subaru WRX Sportswagon.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru WRX Sportswagon packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Subaru WRX Sportswagon and 7 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon features a 11.6-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon uses a Petrol producing 202kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon has the clear power advantage at 202kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru WRX Sportswagon is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon measures 4,670mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 115mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,785mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 441L in the Subaru WRX Sportswagon and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Subaru WRX Sportswagon a 310L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the Subaru WRX Sportswagon and $2,309/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (Subaru WRX Sportswagon) vs $2,309 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru WRX Sportswagon) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.