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Kia Seltos vs Mitsubishi ASX comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29,300 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Seltos or Mitsubishi ASX?

Kia Seltos vs Mitsubishi ASX: Key differences

Kia Seltos

  • moderately more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi ASX

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seltos

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mitsubishi ASX is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi ASX uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

ASX

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Seltos offers moderately more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Mitsubishi ASX takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Seltos

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi ASX is slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers very slightly more boot space – 536 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi ASX is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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ASX

Mitsubishi ASX

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6 L/100km
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Mitsubishi ASX

The Mitsubishi ASX is a compact crossover that mixes practicality with a no-nonsense personality, making it an easy choice for buyers who want sensible space without the showroom theatrics. It won't set your pulse racing, but its composed ride and user-friendly kit make it a dependable companion for daily errands and weekend escapes — reliable rather than flashy.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Jaca
15 Apr 2026, 15:55:53

A super-sporty compact crossover — raised ground clearance, drives light and enjoyable, very pleasant, well-insulated interior. Perfect size of car for me.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Price
21,800 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 169 g/km
co2
99 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,493 kg
Trunk capacity
536 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 - 495 kg
Payload
397 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
190 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Kia Seltos offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Seltos is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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