Honda CR-V vs Suzuki Jimny

The Honda CR-V starts from $37,000 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $10.

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 $40,700 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda CR-V gets leather upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda CR-V and 1-zone in the Suzuki Jimny.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Suzuki Jimny responds with a Petrol making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 1054mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 589L in the Honda CR-V and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Honda CR-V a 212L advantage. The Honda CR-V seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V and $1,967/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Honda CR-V) vs $1,967 (Suzuki Jimny). The Suzuki Jimny saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Honda CR-V has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.