Verdict
The smart #1 is the more usable family SUV, with five doors, five seats and a 411-litre boot against the Jimny’s three doors, four seats and 85 litres. Its 268 hp, 343 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and its 49 kWh battery is rated for 315 km. The Jimny is 790 mm shorter and brings part-time four-wheel drive with low range. For Malaysian ownership, annual road tax is RM260 for the smart and RM120 for the Suzuki.
Pick the smart #1 if you need five-seat practicality, a 411-litre boot and EV performance from 268 hp and 343 Nm.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if compact 3,480 mm dimensions, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and lower annual road tax matter more.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 RM169,000; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900.
- Powertrain: smart #1 268 hp/343 Nm electric motor; Jimny 100 hp/130 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Driveline: smart #1 rear-wheel drive; Jimny part-time all-wheel drive with low range.
- Practicality: smart #1 has 5 doors, 5 seats and 411 litres; Jimny has 3 doors, 4 seats and 85 litres.
- Size: smart #1 is 4,270 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Jimny is 3,480 mm long with a 2,250 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: smart #1 RM260 per year; Jimny RM120 per year.
#1
- 268 hp and 343 Nm electric motor; 315 km rated range
- Five seats and a 411-litre boot
- Front and rear autonomous braking, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control
- RM260 annual road tax versus the Jimny’s RM120
- Rear-wheel drive instead of part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus the Jimny’s five years
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- 790 mm shorter body for tighter spaces
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre and 15-inch all-terrain tyres
- Only 85 litres of boot space versus 411 litres
- Three doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats
- 140 km/h top speed versus 180 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000 | RM158,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 315 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres✓ | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars✓ | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Manual Operation |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 #1 & Jimny for sale
#1 vs Jimny FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Suzuki Jimny better?
The smart #1 is better for daily family use, with five seats, five doors, a 411-litre boot and 315 km rated EV range. Choose the Jimny for its part-time four-wheel drive with low range and much shorter 3,480 mm body.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM169,000 and the Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900, so the smart is RM10,100 more expensive.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The Suzuki Jimny has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM260 for the smart #1. The difference is RM140 per year.
