Geely Starray EM-i vs Suzuki Jimny

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $33,150. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $4,340.

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 $41,239 and $36,465 respectively.

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

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $8,545 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Suzuki Jimny responds with a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol, VVT making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving all four wheels.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 1090mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 85L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 343L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2065L vs 377L. The Geely Starray EM-i seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $1,709 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $115 (Geely Starray EM-i) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $1,709 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.