Suzuki Jimny 2005 vs Suzuki Ignis 2003
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 4 HP less power than Suzuki Ignis, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Suzuki Ignis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 39 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Ignis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Ignis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Jimny is 13 cm shorter than the Suzuki Ignis, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 236 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1002 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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