Suzuki Jimny 2012 vs Ford EcoSport 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 85 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Ford EcoSport is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 40 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Ford EcoSport. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Jimny might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Jimny is 42 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 1238 litres | |
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Ford EcoSport has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 243 litres less trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 914 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford EcoSport, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 12 200 | |
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