Suzuki Jimny vs Honda ZR-V

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $36,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $37,100. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $110.

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 $40,810 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $1,000 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 Suzuki Jimny features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki Jimny stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki Jimny uses a Petrol producing 75kW and 130Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.4 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 4.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Jimny measures 3,645mm long on a 2,250mm wheelbase, 923mm shorter than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 377L in the Suzuki Jimny and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Honda ZR-V a 3L advantage. The Honda ZR-V seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Suzuki Jimny and $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Suzuki Jimny) vs $2,109 (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).