Nissan Qashqai vs Suzuki Jimny

The Nissan Qashqai starts from $34,665 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $33,150. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $1,515.

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 $38,132 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 Nissan Qashqai features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai stands out with ambient lighting 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 Nissan Qashqai gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers fabric.

The Nissan Qashqai uses a 1.3 litre turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a xtronic cvt (continuously variable transmission) automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai measures 4,425mm long on a 2,665mm wheelbase, 775mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 504L in the Nissan Qashqai and 85L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 419L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1447L vs 377L. The Nissan Qashqai seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai 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 $1,739/year for the Nissan Qashqai and $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Nissan Qashqai) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $85 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Nissan Qashqai) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny). Both match on warranty length.