Suzuki Jimny 1998

This generation of Suzuki Jimny has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. 1998 Suzuki Jimny is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (7 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (1 version) and front wheel drive (1 version).

This Suzuki is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 0.7 to 1.3 litres and power of from 64 to 82 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.5 litres and power of 65 HP.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Suzuki Jimny 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.5 to 8.3 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Suzuki Jimny 1998 petrol engine version is , consuming 5.5 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Suzuki Jimny real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +11% for petrol engines and +15% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Suzuki Jimny modification.

Suzuki Jimny 1998 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 181 to 205 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 162 grams per kilometer. From Suzuki Jimny with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Suzuki Jimny 1.3 4WD which produces an average of 181 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 20.6 seconds has Suzuki Jimny 1.5 4WD Diesel version, conversely the tardiest one is Suzuki Jimny 1.3 4WD reaching this speed only in 21.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 140 km/h for the 1.3 petrol 80 hp version (Suzuki Jimny 1.3 2WD) and 3 other versions.

Lenght of Suzuki Jimny is 357 cm, it is very small car. Suzuki Jimny gross weight is from 1100 to 1500 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Suzuki is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3900 €. Users calculated Suzuki Jimny 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.29 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Suzuki Jimny for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Suzuki Jimny prices and costs.

Suzuki Jimny modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Suzuki Jimny 2000 0.7 4x4 Jan 2000 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

0.7 Petrol 64 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 2000 0.7 4x4 Jan 2000 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

0.7 Petrol 64 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 2WD Oct 1998 — Feb 2001 1.3 Petrol 80 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 Jan 1998 — Dec 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.3 Petrol 80 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Suzuki Jimny 1998 1.3 4WD Oct 1998 — Mai 2001 1.3 Petrol 80 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 1999 1.3 4WD Jan 1999 — Mai 2001 1.3 Petrol 80 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 2001 1.3 4WD Mai 2001 — Feb 2005

Most powerfull petrol version (82 HP)

1.3 Petrol 82 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 2001 1.3 4WD Mai 2001 — Feb 2005

Most powerfull petrol version (82 HP)

1.3 Petrol 82 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Suzuki Jimny 2004 1.5 4WD Diesel Jun 2004 — Feb 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 20.6 seconds

1.5 Diesel 65 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
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Suzuki Jimny prices

Suzuki Jimny 1998 - 2005 crossover price in Latvia is from 1500 € to 6000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Suzuki Jimny price is very high - Suzuki Jimny is almost two times more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 1998 - 2005 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Suzuki Jimny 2004 price 3500 € 4200 € 4900 €
Suzuki Jimny 2002 price 3000 € 4800 € 6000 €
Suzuki Jimny 2001 price 3600 € 4900 € 5500 €
Suzuki Jimny 2000 price 3300 € 4000 € 5500 €
Suzuki Jimny 1999 price 2500 € 3200 € 4700 €
Suzuki Jimny 1998 price 1500 € 2100 € 2600 €

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Suzuki Jimny reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Suzuki Jimny reliability is entirely high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2016 defects were detected in an average of only 25.7 percent of Suzuki Jimny of this generation (on average 15 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 31.4%.

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Suzuki Jimny 1998 features (options)

Percentage of Suzuki Jimny with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
83%
Roof bars (railings)
56%
Adjustable steering wheel
40%
Conditioning
17%
Heated seats
17%

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