Suzuki Jimny 1998 vs Toyota Yaris 1999
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.3 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: | 80 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Suzuki Jimny) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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: | 3.61 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.50 m | |
| Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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