Subaru Crosstrek vs Suzuki Jimny

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $33,150. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $3,340.

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 $36,465 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Jimny by roughly $1,140 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 Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate 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 Subaru Crosstrek gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers fabric.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 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 Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 845mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 85L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 206L advantage. The Subaru Crosstrek seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny). The Suzuki Jimny saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny). Both match on warranty length.