Comparison - Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017 - vs - Mitsubishi ASX XLS 2018

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Average Price: 
32,990
Updated: 
30 May 2017
30,944
Converted from Australian Dollar
Updated: 
30 Jan 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
4-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
16.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
WHITE SOLID
#DADADA
STARLIGHT
#D8D7CD
COOL SILVER
#C0C0C7
RED
#870202
LIGHTNING BLUE
#124AAD
TITANIUM
#48494F
BLACK
#070707

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Eleven years on the current-generation Suzuki Grand Vitara still claims to be the king of small-budget, mid-sized SUV practicality with big off-roading capabilities

Familiarity can sometimes offer warmer comfort than those fresh-faced things embracing reinvention. That may well be an underlying feeling for those who’ve bought any Suzuki Grand Vitara in the past decade and who’ve just climbed into the 2016 version. Essentially, it’s the same car – the 4x4-savvy SUV that’s Grand in name but no longer quite so grand in size is still planted in the generation that launched back in 2005.

Thus, it's an uphill crawl for this Grand Battler to rise above its ratings from performances past. In critiquing its holistic SUV goodness, the Grand Vitara has long been a perennial low scorer in CarAdvice ratings past: in the last three reviews it rated one six and a pair of fives out of tens.

That said, none were petrol four-wheel drives wearing a Sport badge. As perhaps the best all-rounder variant of its crop, and at a seductive price point at that, a bump up to 6.5 out of ten is a deserving one.

Pros
Decent off-road abilities
Sport variant the best dual-purpose 4x4 SUV of the breed
Attractive pricing
Old-school charm..

Cons
that's stuck in old-school execution
Powertrain is old hat
Average on-road driving experience
Increasingly passé in this very fast moving segment

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The latest Suzuki Vitara offers good value for money and loads of kit, but it's more of a crossover now than a rugged off-roader

The Suzuki Vitara has been transformed from a utilitarian family-friendly SUV into more of a crossover with Range Rover Evoque-inspired styling and more advanced equipment. There's also more dynamic driving ability on offer, but it's not quite up with the class best.

If you can sacrifice a little ride comfort, and value driving dynamics more, the Vitara is a fine crossover that's car-like to drive, with a sharp chassis and steering, but its lack of boot space counts against it. The diesel's mix of strong efficiency and performance is impressive.

Still, with a responsive and agile chassis for the class, and great efficiency from both the petrol and diesel options, this latest crossover-style Vitara is a much more alluring proposition than its off-road biased predecessors.

Pros
Modern design, lively engines, plenty of kit

Cons
Interior quality, noisy diesel, light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The old Grand Vitara suffered from lots of body roll in corners and overly light steering making it difficult to drive quickly with confidence. Both these problem have been addressed by this new model, which has the feel of a well-sorted hatchback.

Pros
Cheap to buy and run
Fun to drive
Still good off-road

Cons
Uninspiring looks
Cabin quality not the best
Slightly noisy diesel engine

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The Mitsubishi ASX doesn’t get the pulse racing, and its size makes it better for inner-urban use than open road touring. Because fuel economy can suffer if the engine is required to work too hard, it’s also better suited to terrain where engine performance is less of an issue.

Pros
Flexible, pragmatic interior
Well-specified equipment list
Goldilocks size for inner-urban use

Cons
Outdated material and build quality
Drivetrain really lacks verve
NVH and wind noise

By: 
motoring.com.au

Pros
Phone integration;
spacious interior;
five-year warranty.

Cons
Tyre noise.

By: 
whichcar.com.au

The Mitsubishi ASX is a compact SUV that is, well, a little bit boring – something that matters in a class full of funky rivals such as the Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Honda HR-V.

Pros
Low running costs
Roomy interior
Decent levels of kit

Cons
Not game changing
Not very stylish
Plasticky interior

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.76mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
37.33mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
2.20L
Torque: 
166ft-lbs
at 3 800rpm
265ft-lbs
at 2 750rpm
Horsepower: 
164hp
at 4 000rpm
147hp
at 3 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
26.00Feet
34.78Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Power assisted hydraulic, rack & pinion
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
12V Charging
Cigarette Lighter
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder
Rear AC
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Steering Adjustment
Ash Tray
Rear View Mirror Day/Night
Side Airbags
Satellite Navigation
Automatic transmission position indicator
4WD indicator lamp
Jack and tool set
Day/night rear view mirror
Tailgate inside grip
Remote boot release
Remote fuel filler release
Sunvisors with ticket holders
Sunvisors with illuminated mirrors
Coming home light
Ashtray
Ignition key cylinder illumination
Interior lamp with time delay
Cargo area lamp
Front map lamps
Accessory power socket
Steering wheel phone controls
Smart Key
One touch start system
Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.00in
171.40in
Width: 
71.00in
71.20in
Height: 
67.00in
64.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.80in
8.00in
Front Track: 
62.00in
60.80in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
60.80in
Wheel Base: 
104.00in
105.12in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
35.35
Rear Head Room: 
33.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.57in
Rear leg room: 
36.20in
Front Hip Room: 
52.12in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.22in
Rear Hip Room: 
51.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.51in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.80cu.ft
13.88cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
40.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3571.00lbs
3009.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Low fuel warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
one-touch power windows
Power door mirrors
Power steering rack
pinion type with Electric Power Assist

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
Bucket seats
Slide and recline adjustment
Driver height adjustment
Height adjustable headrests
Power driver seat
Heated seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
60:40 split folding function
Centre armrest with cupholders
Height adjustable headrests x3

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with coil spring
Independent - MacPherson strut with coil spring and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Independent - Multi-link with stabiliser bar
Suspension Info: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Adjustable Head-rests
Folding Rear Seat
Driver Height Adjustable Seat
Rear Armrest
Driver Armrest
Lumbar Support
Rear air conditioning ducts
Pollen filter
Panoramic roof
Side and rear window demisters
Driver foot rest
Driver assist grip
Passenger assist grips
Rear air conditioning ducts

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers
Roof mounted antenna
USB Input
iPod control
Multi information display - includes trip computer, outside temperature, average fuel consumption
Display Audio with 6.1" full colour touch screen
Mitsubishi Multi Communication System featuring 7" touch screen display with 3D navigation mapping and SD Card inpu
tweeters 2

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Wiper
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Door Pockets
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Chrome exhaust tip
Roof rails (black)
LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Halogen headlamps
Chrome side window garnish
Privacy glass
Fog lamps (front)
Mudflaps (rear)
Chrome grille surround
Rear roof spoiler with high mount stop lamp
Body colour bumper
Body colour door handles
Door mirrors with integrated turn indicator
Body colour door mirrors
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18x7.0
18" x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Steel space saver spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated rear disc brakes
Rear discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Adaptive headlights
Shift lock with key interlock
Electrochromatic rear view mirror
Illuminated hazard switch
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body
Intrusion minimising brake pedal
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts (all seating positions)
Auto Locking Retractor (ALR) seatbelts on outboard 2nd row seats
Front seatbelt pretensioners & force limiters
Front seatbelt height adjustable shoulder anchorages
Seatbelt warning lamp - driver & front passenger
Child proof rear door locks
Child restraint anchorage points
ISO-Fix child seat mountings
Turn lamp in exterior rear view mirror
Illuminated hazard switch

Options

Packages: 
Light Comfort Package
Wind Deflector Package
Extended Interior Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear
Accessory Alloy Fuel Door
Door Handles - Body Colored
Interior Options: 
Seat Adjustment - Manual
adjustable floor allows users to load big and robust cargo
Fabric Seats
pollen filter
Navigation System Package