Suzuki Jimny 1998 vs Toyota Yaris 1999

 
Suzuki Jimny
1998 - 2001
Toyota Yaris
1999 - 2003
Body: Crossover / SUVHatchback
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: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP86 HP
Torque: 104 NM124 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 21.2 seconds12.1 seconds
Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving.
Suzuki Jimny engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 9.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.26.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 480 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
560 km on highway900 km on highway
440 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 years25 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: noyes
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: 3.62 m3.61 m
Width: 1.60 m1.66 m
Height: 1.70 m1.50 m
Suzuki Jimny is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 20 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters9.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`420900
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better
Average price (€): 38001200
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Jimny has
  • timing belt engine
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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