Suzuki Vitara vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Suzuki Vitara starts from $36,350 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. That makes the Suzuki Vitara the more affordable entry point by $140.

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 $39,985 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Suzuki Vitara does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki Vitara gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Crosstrek offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Suzuki Vitara and 2-zone in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Suzuki Vitara uses a Petrol producing 80.9kW and 235Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 80.9kW. In the real-world sprint, the Suzuki Vitara is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Vitara measures 4,185mm long on a 2,500mm wheelbase, 310mm shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 362L in the Suzuki Vitara and 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Suzuki Vitara a 71L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara) vs $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). The Subaru Crosstrek has longer coverage.