Suzuki e Vitara vs Chery E5

The Suzuki e Vitara starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery E5 opens at $37,990. That makes the Suzuki e Vitara the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $40,689 and $41,789 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Suzuki e Vitara and Chery E5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery E5 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki e Vitara stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Chery E5. The Chery E5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki e Vitara uses a Electric Motor producing 128kW and 189Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Chery E5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 58.9kWh (Chery E5), giving WLTP ranges of 344km and 430km. DC fast charging peaks at 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 60kW (Chery E5).

The Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 149mm shorter than the Chery E5 at 4,424mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Suzuki e Vitara generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara and 400L in the Chery E5, giving the Chery E5 a 94L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5). The Chery E5 has longer coverage.