Verdict
At RM188,000, the eVitara undercuts the RM199,950 Jimny 5-Door by RM11,950 while bringing five seats, a 306-litre boot and a 61.1-kWh battery rated for 426 km. Its 172-hp motor also cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 8.7 seconds, against 17.2 seconds. The Jimny answers with all-wheel drive and low range, plus a full-size spare, but has only four seats and 211 litres of luggage room. For a Malaysian buyer whose charging routine is sorted, the eVitara is the far more rounded daily SUV.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want 426 km of EV range, five seats, a larger 306-litre boot and substantially quicker 8.7-second acceleration.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than rear-seat capacity, boot space and outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Powertrain output: eVitara 172 hp and 193 Nm; Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: eVitara 8.7 seconds; Jimny 5-Door 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: eVitara front-wheel drive; Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with low range.
- Seating and boot: eVitara 5 seats and 306 litres; Jimny 5-Door 4 seats and 211 litres.
- Safety equipment: eVitara 7 airbags and autonomous braking; Jimny 5-Door 6 airbags and no autonomous braking.
eVitara
- 426-km claimed range from a 61.1-kWh battery
- Five seats and a 306-litre boot
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
- Front-wheel drive versus the Jimny 5-Door's all-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- Front foglamps and a 40-litre petrol tank
- Four seats versus the eVitara's five
- 211-litre boot is 95 litres smaller
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.7 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | 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 | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 426 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 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 eVitara & Jimny 5-Door for sale
eVitara vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The eVitara is better for most daily use: it has five seats, 306 litres of boot space, 426 km of claimed range and more active safety equipment. Choose the Jimny 5-Door specifically for all-wheel drive with low range and its full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM11,950 more than the Suzuki eVitara.
Which Suzuki is quicker?
The eVitara is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds. The Jimny 5-Door takes 17.2 seconds; the eVitara also has a 150 km/h top speed versus 140 km/h.
