Chery E5 vs Suzuki Ignis
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 5 Sep 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
Chery E5
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$34,550
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 155kW
- Energy use
- 13.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Suzuki Ignis
3 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 20 no dataFrom
$22,850
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 66kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 271L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
Finance offers are the manufacturer's or its financier's own, shown as they published them on the date given. CarSorted is not a credit provider, does not hold an Australian Credit Licence, does not arrange finance and gives no credit assistance or advice. A rate shown is the rate the manufacturer advertised, not a rate available to you: approval, fees, charges and the rate you are offered depend on the lender's assessment and its terms and conditions. Read the full offer on the manufacturer's page before relying on it.
Chery E5: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$34,550est. RRP
- with the Suzuki Ignis's standard kit: $34,550 (nothing to add)
$22,850est. RRP
- cannot be matched: LED Headlights, Automatic Headlights, Keyless Entry and 1 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery E5 Ultimate
$34,550
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
$37,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $153 a week in repayments ($37,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Suzuki Ignis GL Auto
$22,850
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
$25,135 drive-away in VIC, as published by Suzuki Australia
About $93 a week in repayments ($25,135 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Suzuki Ignis starts $11,700 lower on RRP.
The Chery E5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Suzuki Ignis does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$93/wk(≈$403/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Ignis at $25,135 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Suzuki Ignis. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Chery E5 and 1 on the Suzuki Ignis.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery E5
- REC-006696 · published 13 Aug 2026Due to a software issue, the vehicle’s Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may not activate.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
Suzuki Ignis
- REC-006262 · published 5 Feb 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering shaft nut may not be tightened to specifications.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-006259 · published 5 Feb 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering shaft nut may not be tightened to specifications.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-001655 · published 24 May 2021The fuel tank breather pipe may have been incorrectly moulded to the top of the fuel tank.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 3 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
58.9kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Ignis gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Chery E5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Suzuki Ignis. The Suzuki Ignis counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Suzuki Ignis offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery E5 and 1-zone in the Suzuki Ignis.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.
The Suzuki Ignis responds with a Petrol making 66kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.8 seconds.
The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 66kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery E5 is 5.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 724mm longer than the Suzuki Ignis at 3,700mm (2,435mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery E5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 271L in the Suzuki Ignis, giving the Chery E5 a 29L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1079L vs 1101L.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Suzuki Ignis's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 9.4 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $634 a year (13.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Suzuki Ignis about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Suzuki Ignis). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), 5 years (Suzuki Ignis).
Where each one leads
The Chery E5: more power (155kW against 66kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (300L against 271L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Suzuki Ignis: the lower starting price ($22,850 against $34,550).
The Verdict
Level: here's what splits them
The Chery E5 (79) and Suzuki Ignis (70) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: performance (Chery E5 ahead by 34 points), value (Chery E5 ahead by 5 points). Warranty: 7 years on the Chery E5, 5 on the Suzuki Ignis.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$93/wk(≈$403/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Ignis at $25,135 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery E5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery E5 and Suzuki Ignis?
The Suzuki Ignis is the cheapest at $22,850 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Chery E5 by $11,700.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery E5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Suzuki Ignis, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Chery E5 has the largest boot at 300L with the seats up (1,079L with the seats folded).
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery E5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Chery E5 makes the most power at 155kW. The Chery E5 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.6s.
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