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Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi ASX – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or Mitsubishi ASX fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi ASX manages with 4.40 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 239 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mitsubishi ASX takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs slightly better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mitsubishi ASX tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls slightly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mitsubishi ASX is a bit lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers to a small extent more room – 587 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – up to 1776 L, which is about 180 L more than the Mitsubishi ASX.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 449 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Mitsubishi ASX

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
20600 - 32500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
99 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1493 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 484 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4239 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1458 - 1596 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
397 - 449 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
91 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 14 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
168 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
160 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
67 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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