When choosing our ASX, one consideration was the pros and cons of petrol over diesel. We opted for the less powerful former, as it had lower CO2 (135g/km versus 145g/km) and is £2200 cheaper. So, as fuel prices have risen hugely in the past six months, how is our ASX 3 1.6 faring now?
Well, as it stands, petrol for the car over 3yrs/60,000mls would cost £7701 compared with £7375 for the ASX 3 1.8 diesel. But add in factors like insurance and SMR, and cost per mile for our ASX wins. It stands at 48.0ppm against 53.6ppm for the diesel. Not a bad choice then.
| Mitsubishi ASX 3 1.6 5-dr 5-sp |
| Mileage |
8256 |
Claimed combined
consumption |
47.1mpg |
Our average
consumption |
38.0mpg |
| P11D price |
£17,549 |
| Model price range |
£14,999-£22,049 |
| CO2 (tax) |
135g/km/16% |
| BIK 20/40% per month |
£47/£94 |
| Service interval |
12,500mls |
| Insurance |
group 13 |
| Warranty |
3yrs/unlimited mls |
| Boot space (min/max) |
442/1992 litres |
| Engine size/power |
1590cc/113hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph |
113mph/11.4secs |
| Why we’re running it |
Can the ASX hold its
own in a competitive
sector against
rivals like the Qashqai? |
| Positive |
Robust yet comfortable
cabin |
| Negative |
In need of a sixth gear |
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