Suzuki Jimny 2005 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Suzuki Jimny) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Vitara) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 31 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 44 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Jimny consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 54 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 710 litres | |
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Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 262 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 386 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 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`300 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 435 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 13 400 | |
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