Subaru Crosstrek vs Suzuki Jimny

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek 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 are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Suzuki Jimny hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Crosstrek packs more ADAS features with 5 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 Subaru Crosstrek and 6 in the Suzuki Jimny.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen, 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.

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

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Crosstrek is 1.5s quicker. 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, 850mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,645mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 182L advantage. The Subaru Crosstrek seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Suzuki Jimny leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,195/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Crosstrek.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny). The Subaru Crosstrek saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Subaru Crosstrek) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Subaru Crosstrek has longer coverage.