Nissan X-Trail vs Suzuki Jimny

The Nissan X-Trail starts from $37,750 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $760.

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 $41,525 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan X-Trail by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

Both the Nissan X-Trail and Suzuki Jimny hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail and 6 in the Suzuki Jimny.

The Nissan X-Trail features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan X-Trail lines up producing 135kW and 244Nm 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 Nissan X-Trail has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan X-Trail is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Nissan X-Trail measures 4,680mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 1035mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,645mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan X-Trail generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 205L in the Nissan X-Trail and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Suzuki Jimny a 172L advantage. The Nissan X-Trail seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Nissan X-Trail 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 $2,109/year for the Nissan X-Trail and $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Nissan X-Trail.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Nissan X-Trail) vs $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny). The Nissan X-Trail saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan X-Trail) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Nissan X-Trail has longer coverage.