Suzuki Jimny 2018 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014

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Suzuki Jimny
2018 -
Suzuki Vitara
2014 - 2018
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Suzuki Jimny is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Suzuki Vitara can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Suzuki Vitara also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 (petrol)1.4 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 102 HP117 - 140 HP
Torque: 130 NM156 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds9.5 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.14.0 - 5.7
Suzuki Jimny petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Vitara.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.65 m4.18 m
Width: 1.65 m1.78 m
Height: 1.72 m1.61 m
Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher.
Suzuki Jimny is 53 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 11 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 85 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
830 litres1120 litres
Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space.
Suzuki Jimny has 290 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 290 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.6 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`435~ 1`761
Safety:
Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

high
Average price (€): 24 80014 600
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Jimny has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
Suzuki Vitara has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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