Suzuki Jimny XL vs Renault Koleos

The Suzuki Jimny XL starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $34,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $38,489 and $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Jimny XL by roughly $2,425 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.

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

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

The Suzuki Jimny XL uses a 1.5L four-cylinder (1462cc K15B, naturally aspirated) producing 75kW and 130Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a 4WD - part-time with low range layout.

The Renault Koleos responds with a Petrol making 126kW and 226Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Renault Koleos has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Jimny XL measures 3,820mm long on a 2,590mm wheelbase, 852mm shorter than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 211L in the Suzuki Jimny XL and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the Renault Koleos a 247L advantage. The Renault Koleos seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny XL and $2,309/year for the Renault Koleos. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny XL.

Estimated annual total: $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny XL) vs $2,309 (Renault Koleos). The Suzuki Jimny XL saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Suzuki Jimny XL) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage.