Suzuki S-Cross vs KGM Actyon

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the KGM Actyon opens at $44,500. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross the more affordable entry point by $1,010.

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 $48,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,995 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 S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the KGM Actyon gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the KGM Actyon. The KGM Actyon counters with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting. 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 KGM Actyon offers leather.

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 KGM Actyon responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The KGM Actyon has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki S-Cross is 2.0s 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, 435mm shorter than the KGM Actyon at 4,740mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 668L in the KGM Actyon, giving the KGM Actyon a 238L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Actyon leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $2,166 (KGM Actyon). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $399 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 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Actyon). The KGM Actyon has longer coverage.