Geely EX5 vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Geely EX5 starts from $41,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Geely EX5 the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $46,189 and $47,839 respectively.

The Geely EX5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Geely EX5 and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Geely EX5 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross. The Geely EX5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Suzuki S-Cross misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely EX5 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 310mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 128L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years (Geely EX5) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Geely EX5 has longer coverage.