Nissan Qashqai vs Mitsubishi ASX: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Nissan · 2021–present

Qashqai III

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Version (5 versions)

Power: 103 kW140 PS
0–100 km/h: 10.2 s
Top speed: 196 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,405 kg

Version spec sheet

Mitsubishi · 2010–2024

ASX I

Version (3 versions)

Power: 86 kW117 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Qashqai III 0 ASX I 1

Family Too close to call Boot: 504 l vs 415 l
City ASX I Length: 4,295 mm vs 4,425 mm; Width: 1,770 mm vs 1,835 mm

In plain words

Nissan Qashqai has more power: 103 kW (140 PS) against 86 kW (117 PS) for Mitsubishi ASX. Nissan Qashqai is 130 mm longer than Mitsubishi ASX (4,425 mm vs 4,295 mm). Nissan Qashqai has the bigger boot: 504 l against 415 l. Nissan Qashqai is the older design (from 2006); Mitsubishi ASX arrived in 2010. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi ASX is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mitsubishi ASX yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Qashqai III · ASX I

	Qashqai III	ASX I
Length	4,425 mm174.2 in	4,295 mm169.1 in −130 mm −5.1 in −2.9%
Width	1,835 mm72.2 in	1,770 mm69.7 in −65 mm −2.6 in −3.5%
Height	1,625 mm64.0 in	1,625 mm64.0 in
Wheelbase	2,665 mm104.9 in	2,670 mm105.1 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2%
Boot	504 l17.8 cu ft	415 l14.7 cu ft −89 l −3.1 cu ft −17.7%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Yes

Difference vs Qashqai III (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Nissan Qashqai	Mitsubishi ASX
Version	Qashqai III · 1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid 140 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS)	1.6 · 86 kW (117 PS)
Production years	2021–present	2010–2024
Body	SUV	SUV
Class	SUV / crossover	SUV / crossover
Country	Japan	Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp Better	86 kW (117 PS) 115 hp
Power, all versions	81–139 kW (110–189 PS) 109–186 hp	86–110 kW (117–150 PS) 115–148 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	10.2 s	No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	196 km/h 122 mph	No data
Power per tonne	73 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	4 cyl	1,600 cc 1.6 l
Gearbox	No data	5-speed
Drive	All-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,425 mm 174.2 in	4,295 mm 169.1 in
Width	1,835 mm 72.2 in	1,770 mm 69.7 in
Height	1,625 mm 64.0 in	1,625 mm 64.0 in
Wheelbase	2,665 mm 104.9 in	2,670 mm 105.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,405 kg 3,097 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	504 l 17.8 cu ft Better	415 l 14.7 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	55 l 14.5 gal US	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US	No data
CO₂	142 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,650/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	873 km 542 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★☆ (2025)	★★★★★ (2011) Better

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.