Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer who spends most time on tarmac, the Peugeot 2008 is the better fit: its 128 hp/230 Nm turbo, six-speed automatic and 4.5 L/100 km rating beat the Jimny’s 100 hp/130 Nm, four-speed unit and 6.8 L/100 km. Five doors, five seats and a 405-litre boot make it substantially easier to live with. The Suzuki Jimny answers a different brief, with listed all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive low range and a full-size spare, but its 85-litre boot is a serious compromise.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you need five seats, a 405-litre boot and lower rated fuel use for everyday Malaysian driving.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than passenger and luggage space.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Peugeot 2008 has 128 hp and 230 Nm; Suzuki Jimny has 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Rated economy: Peugeot 2008 is rated at 4.5 L/100 km; Suzuki Jimny is rated at 6.8 L/100 km.
- Transmission: Peugeot 2008 uses a six-speed EAT6 automatic; Suzuki Jimny uses a four-speed automatic.
- Driveline: Peugeot 2008 is front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny has all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Access and seating: Peugeot 2008 has five doors and five seats; Suzuki Jimny has three doors and four seats.
- Boot space: Peugeot 2008 has 405 litres; Suzuki Jimny has 85 litres.
2008
- 128 hp and 230 Nm from its 1.2 litre turbo engine
- 405-litre boot, five doors and five seats
- Pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking from 5 to 80 km/h
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Jimny's low-range four-wheel-drive system
- Space-saver spare rather than a full-size alloy spare
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare and Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 all-terrain tyres
- Adaptive cruise control
- Only 85 litres of boot space against the Peugeot's 405 litres
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Peugeot's 128 hp and 230 Nm
- Three doors and four seats, against five doors and five seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,103✓ | RM158,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM85✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,199 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 128 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 90.5 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EAT6 | 4AT |
| Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.5 L/100 km✓ | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 41 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres✓ | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking✓ | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3 Years/60,000 km Free Service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used 2008 & Jimny for sale
2008 vs Jimny FAQ
Is the Peugeot 2008 or Suzuki Jimny better?
The Peugeot 2008 is better for most Malaysian buyers because it is quicker on paper, more economical, has five seats and carries 405 litres of luggage. Choose the Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 2008 costs RM134,103 and the Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900, so the Jimny is RM24,797 more expensive.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Peugeot 2008 does, with a 405-litre boot versus 85 litres in the Suzuki Jimny. It also has five doors and five seats, while the Jimny has three doors and four seats.
