KGM Actyon vs Suzuki S-Cross

The KGM Actyon starts from $44,500 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 $1,010.

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 $48,950 and $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,995 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.

The KGM Actyon features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 KGM Actyon stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Actyon gets leather upholstery while the Suzuki S-Cross offers synthetic leather.

The KGM Actyon uses a Turbo GDi producing 120kW and 280Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 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 KGM Actyon has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki S-Cross is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Actyon measures 4,740mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 435mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 668L in the KGM Actyon and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the KGM Actyon a 238L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon and $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (KGM Actyon) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Actyon) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The KGM Actyon has longer coverage.