Suzuki Jimny 2001 vs Subaru Forester 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 82 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 43 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Jimny is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Suzuki Jimny over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 83 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Suzuki Jimny has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny, so Suzuki Jimny quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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