Mitsubishi ASX vs Nissan X-Trail – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi ASX has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34000 £. That’s a price difference of around 13466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi ASX manages with 4.40 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

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 Nissan X-Trail has a evident edge – offering 213 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Mitsubishi ASX takes 8.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan X-Trail performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mitsubishi ASX tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail pulls convincingly stronger with 525 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Mitsubishi ASX is clearly perceptible lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers somewhat more room – 585 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi ASX performs to a small extent better – up to 1596 L, which is about 172 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail evident takes the win – 574 kg compared to 449 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Our conclusion: The Nissan X-Trail proves to be barely ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Nissan X-Trail is the better all-rounder in this comparison.