Suzuki Jimny vs Kia Seltos

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $33,150 before on-road costs, while the Kia Seltos opens at $31,250. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $1,900.

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 $36,465 and $34,375 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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 7-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Seltos gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki Jimny stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Kia Seltos. The Kia Seltos counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki Jimny gets fabric upholstery while the Kia Seltos offers cloth.

The Suzuki Jimny uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol, VVT producing 75kW and 130Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a 4WD layout.

The Kia Seltos responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Kia Seltos has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Jimny measures 3,650mm long on a 2,250mm wheelbase, 735mm shorter than the Kia Seltos at 4,385mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Seltos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 85L in the Suzuki Jimny and 468L in the Kia Seltos, giving the Kia Seltos a 383L advantage. The Kia Seltos seats 5 vs 4.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny and $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny) vs $1,967 (Kia Seltos). The Suzuki Jimny saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Suzuki Jimny) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage.