Subaru Crosstrek vs Suzuki Vitara

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $36,350. That makes the Suzuki Vitara the more affordable entry point by $140.

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 $39,985 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Vitara by roughly $1,995 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 Vitara gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Suzuki Vitara. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Crosstrek gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Vitara offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Subaru Crosstrek and 1-zone in the Suzuki Vitara.

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 Vitara responds with a Petrol making 80.9kW and 235Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 80.9kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki Vitara is 0.7s 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, 310mm longer than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,185mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 362L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Suzuki Vitara a 71L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg 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 $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara). The Suzuki Vitara saves you roughly $399 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Subaru Crosstrek has longer coverage.