Suzuki Jimny vs Nissan Qashqai

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $33,150 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $1,515.

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 $38,132 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 Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan Qashqai counters with ambient lighting that the Suzuki Jimny does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki Jimny gets fabric upholstery while the Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai responds with a 1.3 litre turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a xtronic cvt (continuously variable transmission) automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The Nissan Qashqai 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, 775mm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 85L in the Suzuki Jimny and 504L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 419L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 377L vs 1447L. The Nissan Qashqai seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai 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 $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny and $1,739/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny) vs $1,739 (Nissan Qashqai). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $85 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Suzuki Jimny) vs 5 years (Nissan Qashqai). Both match on warranty length.