Suzuki Ignis 2003 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: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 69 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Ignis engine produces 4 HP more power than Suzuki Jimny, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Jimny. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Jimny. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Ignis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.77 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.70 m | |
| Suzuki Ignis is 13 cm longer than the Suzuki Jimny, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Jimny. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 2400 | 5800 | |
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