Suzuki Jimny 2018 vs Skoda Kamiq 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 102 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 48 HP less power than Skoda Kamiq, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Skoda Kamiq. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Jimny engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Kamiq might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Kamiq 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. | |||
| Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.65 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.53 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 60 cm shorter than the Skoda Kamiq, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 85 litres | 400 litres | |
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Skoda Kamiq has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 315 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Kamiq. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Kamiq scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Kamiq scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 19 400 | |
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