Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Suzuki Jimny 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 24 HP more power than Suzuki Jimny, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki Jimny. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Ignis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Jimny might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.70 m | |
| Suzuki Ignis is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Jimny, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 113 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 324 litres | |
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Suzuki Ignis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 167 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Jimny. The Suzuki Jimny may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Jimny, which means Suzuki Ignis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5400 | |
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