Suzuki Jimny 1998 vs Suzuki Vitara 1988

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Suzuki Jimny
1998 - 2005
Suzuki Vitara
1988 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Suzuki Jimny is available with front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, while Suzuki Vitara 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, Suzuki Jimny also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 0.7 - 1.51.6 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 64 - 82 HP71 - 136 HP
Torque: 104 - 160 NM127 - 216 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.6 - 21.2 seconds12.5 - 19.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 8.37.8 - 10.9
Suzuki Jimny petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Vitara. On average, Suzuki Jimny equipped with diesel engines consume 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 3.57 m4.02 m
Width: 1.57 m1.67 m
Height: 1.68 m1.70 m
Suzuki Jimny is smaller.
Suzuki Jimny is 45 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 113 litres580 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
620 litres1300 litres
Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space.
Suzuki Jimny has 467 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 680 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`361~ 1`844
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 38002800
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Jimny has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Suzuki Vitara has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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