Suzuki Jimny vs Mitsubishi ASX

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi ASX opens at $37,740. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $750.

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 $40,689 and $41,514 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi ASX by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Suzuki Jimny and Mitsubishi ASX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 73% for the Suzuki Jimny and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mitsubishi ASX packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Suzuki Jimny.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Suzuki Jimny and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX.

The Suzuki Jimny features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi ASX gets a 10.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki Jimny uses a Petrol producing 75kW and 130Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.4 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Jimny measures 3,645mm long on a 2,250mm wheelbase, 625mm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,270mm (2,634mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi ASX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 377L in the Suzuki Jimny and 350L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Suzuki Jimny a 27L advantage. The Mitsubishi ASX seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Suzuki Jimny leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny and $1,824/year for the Mitsubishi ASX. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi ASX.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny) vs $1,824 (Mitsubishi ASX). The Mitsubishi ASX saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi ASX). The Mitsubishi ASX has longer coverage.