Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Jimny

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $40,139 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Sorento by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Kia Sorento and Suzuki Jimny hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Suzuki Jimny.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sorento and 6 in the Suzuki Jimny.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Sorento 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.

The Kia Sorento lines up producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Suzuki Jimny lines up making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sorento is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 1170mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,645mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Suzuki Jimny a 198L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 4.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Kia Sorento and $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sorento.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Kia Sorento) vs $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny). The Kia Sorento saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Kia Sorento) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.