Isuzu MU-X vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Isuzu MU-X starts from $43,900 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $410.

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 $48,290 and $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Isuzu MU-X and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Isuzu MU-X and 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross.

The Isuzu MU-X features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless charging and power tailgate that the Isuzu MU-X does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Isuzu MU-X uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The Suzuki S-Cross lines up making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Isuzu MU-X has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki S-Cross is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Isuzu MU-X measures 4,860mm long on a 2,855mm wheelbase, 560mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Isuzu MU-X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 311L in the Isuzu MU-X and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 119L advantage. The Isuzu MU-X seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Isuzu MU-X leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Isuzu MU-X and $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Isuzu MU-X) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu MU-X) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Isuzu MU-X has longer coverage.