With prices not too different, Mitsubishi Xpander and Suzuki Ertiga are the pair with the most attractive competition in the small MPV segment.
It is known that the first common point of the two above mentioned car models is that they are both imported to Vietnam, so they are guaranteed good quality and more comfortable and safe equipment that are internationally certified and tested.
Suzuki Ertiga has a great advantage to compete with Mitsubishi Xpander, because in addition to a more attractive price, this model is also receiving great incentives from Suzuki at the end of this year.
Suzuki Ertiga car price
Suzuki Ertiga 5MT: 499.9 million VND
Suzuki Ertiga Sport: 559.9 million VND
Ertiga car promotion: 50% registration fee equivalent to 25-33 million VND, 0% loan interest free for the first 6 months.
Suzuki Ertiga 2020
Details: SUZUKI ERTIGA
Mitsubishi Xpander car price
Mitsubishi Xpander MT: 555 million VND
Mitsubishi Xpander AT: 630 million VND
Mitsubishi Xpander AT (CKD): 630 million VND
Xpander car promotion: 50% registration fee equivalent to 28-32 million VND, 1 year free vehicle physical insurance.
Mitsubishi Xpander 2020
Details: MITSUBISHI XPANDER
In general, the Suzuki Ertiga 2020 is priced 55-70 million VND cheaper than the Mitsubishi Xpander.
In the exterior and interior comparison section below, the article will focus on the two high-end versions of both car models.
| Specifications | Xpander AT | Ertiga Sport |
| Headlight | Clear Halogen | Halogen projectors |
| Front fog lights | Have | Have |
| LED daytime position lights | Have | – |
| Grille | Gray chrome | Chromium |
| Door knob | Chrome plated | Chrome plated |
| Rearview mirror | Chrome plated, Electric adjustment, Integrated turn signal lights | Same body color, electric adjustment/folding, integrated turn signals |
| Wiper first | Chrome plated, Electric adjustment, Integrated turn signal lights | 2 speeds (fast, slow) + intermittent + glass cleaning |
| Rear wiper | There is heated glass | 1 speed + glass washer |
In terms of exterior, the Mitsubishi Xpander 2020 is rated higher with its larger size and youthful and masculine appearance.
Front part:
Notably, the Xpander’s grille cluster is covered with many layers of shiny chrome, contributing to making the car’s appearance more luxurious and majestic.
Design of the front of the Mitsubishi Xpander
Meanwhile, the front of the Suzuki Ertiga still doesn’t really stand out, with the front of the car being quite light and lackluster with a grille cluster consisting of many links.
The front of the Suzuki Ertiga
Body part:
Looking at the body of the car, it is easy to see that the Xpander has a taller and bigger body, exuding a sturdy and sporty look, which is favored by many customers.
Body of Mitsubishi Xpander
Suzuki Ertiga bodywork
Rear part:
At the rear of the car, the Xpander has a neater and taller design, while the Ertiga is still quite heavy and bulky.
Rear of Mitsubishi Xpander
Suzuki Ertiga rear end
| Specifications | Xpander AT | Ertiga Sport |
| Chair material | Felt | Felt |
| Front seats | 6-way manual adjustment | 2-way reclining slide, back seat storage bag (passenger seat side) |
| 2nd row of seats | Fold 60:40 | Fold 60:40 |
| 3rd row of seats | Fold 50:50 | Fold 50:50 |
| Inside door handle | Chrome plated | Chrome plated |
| Front air conditioning | Manual adjustment | Automatic |
| Steering wheel | Upholstered in leather | Upholstered in leather |
| Gear lever | Upholstered in leather | Chrome plated brown color |
| Integrated on the steering wheel | Sound adjustment button | Sound adjustment button |
| Adjust the steering wheel | 4 directions | Nodding |
| Hands-free calling | Have | Have |
| Multi-information display screen | Have | Have |
| Number of speakers | 6 | 4 |
Not only does the Xpander have a superior exterior, it also has a more practical interior with a wheelbase of 2775 mm (while the Ertiga’s is 2740 mm).
Although the Ertiga has a sportier and more elaborate interior design with wood paneling details, the Xpander still has the advantage with greater convenience.
The seating system of these two models is also worth mentioning when the Xpander is upgraded with high-quality felt material to bring more comfort.
Mitsubishi Xpander car seats with high quality felt material
Seats on Suzuki Ertiga car
Furthermore, with a larger wheelbase, Xpander also brings more comfort to people sitting in the third row.
In terms of entertainment amenities, the Suzuki Ertiga is rated better, especially the 10-inch touch screen compared to the 6.2-inch Xpander.
In addition, even though there are only 4 speakers – 2 fewer than the Xpander, this Ertiga sound system operates responsively and has a wide soundstage.
| Specifications | Xpander AT | Ertiga Sport |
| Engine | Gasoline, (4A91) 1.5L MIVEC, 4 cylinders | 1.5L (KB15), 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Gear | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Cylinder capacity | 1499 cc | 1462 cc |
| Maximum capacity | 103 horsepower at 6000 rpm | 103 horsepower at 6000 rpm |
| Inside door handle | 141 Nm at 4000 rpm | 138 Nm at 4400 rpm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Front/rear suspension system | McPherson with coil springs / Torsion bars | Macpherson with coil springs/Torsion bar with coil springs |
| Front/rear brake | Disc/Drum | Ventilated disc/drum |
| Combined fuel consumption | 6.2 liters/100km | 5.95 (liter/100km) |
| Urban fuel consumption | 7.6 liters/100km | 8.05 (liter/100km) |
| Fuel consumption outside urban areas | 5.4 liters/100km | 4.74 (liter/100km) |
Using the same front-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic transmission and 1.5L gasoline engine, these two MPVs have relative differences in performance.
Mitsubishi Xpander
The Xpander is still rated higher by most customers thanks to its good acceleration and rarely being exhausted like the Ertiga at high rpm.
Suzuki Ertiga
Notably, Xpander has better sound insulation than many competitors, bringing a more comfortable feeling to users.
| Specifications | Xpander AT | Ertiga Sport |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Have | Have |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system | Have | Have |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) | Have | Have |
| Emergency brake assist system (BA) | Have | – |
| Hill start system | Have | Have |
| Emergency brake warning (ESS) | Have | – |
| Safety airbags | Double airbags | Front SRS airbags |
| Reverse camera | Have | – |
| Reverse sensor | – | Have |
| Anti-theft function | Have | Have |
| Lock the door remotely | Have | Have |
| Central door lock | Have | Have |
| Anti-theft encryption key | Have | – |
Regarding the safety system, Xpander continues to bring customers to greater perfection than its competitors by possessing more features such as emergency brake assist, emergency brake warning, reversing camera, anti-lock encryption key.
Overall, when analyzing and clearly pointing out these two small MPVs, we can partly understand why the Mitsubishi Xpander becomes superior to the Suzuki Ertiga.
With good financial ability of over 600 million VND, it will be difficult for any car model to surpass the Mitsubishi Xpander 2020 in terms of exterior design and interior practicality.
However, the price advantage of the Suzuki Ertiga is also an important factor that makes many customers hesitate.
Dealer releases warehouse, Suzuki Ertiga car price drops to a record of nearly 100 million VND