Suzuki Jimny 2005 vs Suzuki Jimny 1998

 
Suzuki Jimny
2005 - 2012
Suzuki Jimny
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 85 HP80 HP
Torque: 110 NM104 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 seconds21.2 seconds
Suzuki Jimny 2005 is more dynamic to drive.
Suzuki Jimny 2005 engine produces 5 HP more power than Suzuki Jimny 1998, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Suzuki Jimny 1998. Thanks to more power Suzuki Jimny 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.38.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.9 l/100km
The Suzuki Jimny 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Suzuki Jimny 2005 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny 1998, which means that by driving the Suzuki Jimny 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny 2005 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny 1998.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle480 km in combined cycle
640 km on highway560 km on highway
480 km with real consumption440 km with real consumption
Suzuki Jimny 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 19 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki IgnisInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Wagon R+
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Jimny 2005 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.64 m3.62 m
Width: 1.60 m1.60 m
Height: 1.70 m1.70 m
Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Jimny 2005 is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki Jimny 1998, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 113 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
324 litresno data
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters9.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`3001`420
Safety: no datano data
Quality:Suzuki Jimny 2005 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny 1998 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny 2005, so Suzuki Jimny 2005 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 54003800
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Jimny has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Suzuki Jimny has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
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