Renault Symbioz vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Renault Symbioz starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Renault Symbioz 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 $47,289 and $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Symbioz by roughly $2,135 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 Renault Symbioz features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless charging and power tailgate that the Renault Symbioz does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Symbioz uses a Inline 4 producing 116kW and 149Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 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 Renault Symbioz has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki S-Cross is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Symbioz measures 4,413mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 108mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Symbioz generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 492L in the Renault Symbioz and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Renault Symbioz a 62L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz and $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Renault Symbioz.

Estimated annual total: $1,340 (Renault Symbioz) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Renault Symbioz saves you roughly $427 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Renault Symbioz has longer coverage.