Suzuki Jimny 1998 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 1997

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Suzuki Jimny
1998 - 2005
Suzuki Grand Vitara
1997 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Suzuki Jimny is available with front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, while Suzuki Grand Vitara can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Suzuki Jimny also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 0.7 - 1.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 64 - 82 HP87 - 158 HP
Torque: 104 - 160 NM144 - 270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.6 - 21.2 seconds10.9 - 19.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 8.36.6 - 11.0
Suzuki Jimny petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Grand Vitara. On average, Suzuki Jimny equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 3.57 m4.19 m
Width: 1.57 m1.77 m
Height: 1.68 m1.74 m
Suzuki Jimny is smaller.
Suzuki Jimny is 63 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 113 litres258 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
620 litres1080 litres
Suzuki Grand Vitara has more luggage space.
Suzuki Jimny has 145 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 460 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.8 metres less than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`361~ 1`863
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 38002200
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Jimny has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Suzuki Grand Vitara has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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