Fiat Panda 1986 vs Suzuki Jimny 2005

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Fiat Panda
1986 - 2003
Suzuki Jimny
2005 - 2012
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Fiat Panda is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Suzuki Jimny 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, Fiat Panda also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 0.8 - 1.1 (petrol)1.3 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Suzuki Jimny is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 34 - 54 HP65 - 86 HP
Torque: 57 - 88 NM110 - 200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.9 - 23 seconds14.1 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 8.66.1 - 7.8
Fiat Panda petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Jimny.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.41 m3.64 m
Width: 1.50 m1.60 m
Height: 1.44 m1.70 m
Fiat Panda is smaller.
Fiat Panda is 23 cm shorter than the Suzuki Jimny, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Panda is 27 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data113 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data324 litres
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Panda is 0.3 metres less than that of the Suzuki Jimny.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 814~ 1`300
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 16006200
Pros and Cons: Fiat Panda has
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Suzuki Jimny has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
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