Fiat Panda 2002 vs Suzuki Jimny 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 54 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Jimny is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Panda engine produces 31 HP less power than Suzuki Jimny, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Suzuki Jimny. Due to the lower power, Fiat Panda reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
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The Suzuki Jimny is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Panda consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Panda could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Jimny gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | |
| 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: | 3.41 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.70 m | |
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Fiat Panda is smaller. Fiat Panda is 23 cm shorter than the Suzuki Jimny, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Panda is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 113 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 324 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Panda is 0.6 metres less than that of the Suzuki Jimny, which means Fiat Panda can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Suzuki Jimny has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny, so Suzuki Jimny quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 6200 | |
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