Suzuki S-Cross vs Isuzu MU-X

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Isuzu MU-X opens at $43,900. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $410.

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 $47,839 and $48,290 respectively.

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

Both the Suzuki S-Cross and Isuzu MU-X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Suzuki S-Cross and 8 in the Isuzu MU-X.

The Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Isuzu MU-X gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Isuzu MU-X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki S-Cross gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Isuzu MU-X offers cloth.

The Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Isuzu MU-X responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The Isuzu MU-X has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki S-Cross is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,305mm long on a 2,600mm wheelbase, 555mm shorter than the Isuzu MU-X at 4,860mm (2,855mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Isuzu MU-X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 311L in the Isuzu MU-X, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 119L advantage. The Isuzu MU-X seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Isuzu MU-X leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $1,824/year for the Isuzu MU-X. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $1,824 (Isuzu MU-X). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu MU-X). The Isuzu MU-X has longer coverage.