Mitsubishi ASX vs Subaru Crosstrek – Which one offers the better deal?

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 markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi ASX manages with 4.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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 Mitsubishi ASX has a somewhat edge – offering 158 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi ASX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.50 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek performs barely noticeable better – reaching 198 km/h, while the Mitsubishi ASX tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi ASX pulls noticeably stronger with 270 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mitsubishi ASX is clearly lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi ASX offers distinctly more room – 484 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi ASX performs a touch better – up to 1596 L, which is about 282 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Crosstrek somewhat takes the win – 505 kg compared to 449 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mitsubishi ASX proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mitsubishi ASX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.