Volkswagen T-Cross vs Suzuki Jimny

The Volkswagen T-Cross starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $33,150. 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 $38,489 and $36,465 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 Volkswagen T-Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen T-Cross stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen T-Cross gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers fabric.

The Volkswagen T-Cross uses a Petrol producing 85kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

The Suzuki Jimny responds with a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol, VVT making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving all four wheels.

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 Volkswagen T-Cross measures 4,108mm long on a 2,563mm wheelbase, 458mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen T-Cross generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Volkswagen T-Cross and 85L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Volkswagen T-Cross a 300L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1281L vs 377L. 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 $1,596/year for the Volkswagen T-Cross and $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,596 (Volkswagen T-Cross) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny). 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 / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Cross) vs 5 years (Suzuki Jimny). Both match on warranty length.