Kia Seltos vs Suzuki Jimny

The Kia Seltos starts from $31,250 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $33,150. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $1,900.

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 $34,375 and $36,465 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 Kia Seltos features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Seltos stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny. The Suzuki Jimny counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Seltos gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers fabric.

The Kia Seltos uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 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 Kia Seltos has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Seltos measures 4,385mm long on a 2,630mm wheelbase, 735mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Seltos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 468L in the Kia Seltos and 85L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Kia Seltos a 383L advantage. The Kia Seltos seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Suzuki Jimny leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos and $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Kia Seltos) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny). The Suzuki Jimny saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage.