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Subaru Crosstrek vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Suzuki Jimny?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,628 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.7 L/100km – no difference here.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru Crosstrek offers markedly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Crosstrek is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Crosstrek delivers clearly more torque with 182 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 52 Nm more.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is markedly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries considerably more – 505 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Suzuki Jimny

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Subaru Crosstrek
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
174 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Suzuki
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