Suzuki Jimny vs Volkswagen T-Cross

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $33,150 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Cross opens at $34,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $1,840.

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 $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen T-Cross by roughly $1,140 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 7-inch touchscreen, while the Volkswagen T-Cross gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen T-Cross counters with wireless charging 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 Volkswagen T-Cross 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 Volkswagen T-Cross responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Cross has the clear power advantage at 85kW 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, 458mm shorter than the Volkswagen T-Cross at 4,108mm (2,563mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen T-Cross generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 85L in the Suzuki Jimny and 385L in the Volkswagen T-Cross, giving the Volkswagen T-Cross a 300L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 377L vs 1281L. The Volkswagen T-Cross 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 $1,596/year for the Volkswagen T-Cross. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny) vs $1,596 (Volkswagen T-Cross). The Volkswagen T-Cross saves you roughly $228 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 / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Cross). Both match on warranty length.