Verdict
The RM29,100 gap buys the eVitara a 61.1-kWh battery, 426 km claimed range and 172 hp/193 Nm motor, against the Jimny’s 100 hp/130 Nm 1.5-litre petrol four and 6.8 L/100 km rating. It is also the more useful daily SUV: five seats, five doors, a 306-litre boot and a 2,700-mm wheelbase versus four seats, three doors, 85 litres and 2,250 mm. But the Jimny brings all-wheel drive, low range and a full-size spare, where the eVitara is front-wheel drive with a repair kit. Both cost RM120 a year in road tax.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you can charge at home or work and want 426 km of EV range, five seats and a 306-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive, a full-size spare and compact 3,480-mm dimensions matter more than passenger and luggage room.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900.
- Power and torque: eVitara 172 hp and 193 Nm; Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Driveline: eVitara front-wheel drive; Jimny all-wheel drive with low range.
- Range/fuel economy: eVitara 426 km EV range; Jimny 6.8 L/100 km rated economy.
- Practicality: eVitara has five seats and 306 litres of boot space; Jimny has four seats and 85 litres.
- Wheels and spare: eVitara has 18-inch alloys and a tyre repair kit; Jimny has 15-inch alloys and a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
eVitara
- 426 km claimed range from a 61.1-kWh battery
- Five doors, five seats and 306-litre boot
- 172 hp, 193 Nm and a 360-degree camera
- RM29,100 more expensive
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
Jimny
- All-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare
- Smaller 3,480-mm length and 1,435-kg weight
- Only three doors, four seats and an 85-litre boot
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the eVitara’s 172 hp and 193 Nm
- No blind-spot information system, autonomous braking or parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000 | RM158,900✓ |
| 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 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres✓ | 85 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 | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 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 | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| 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 | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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 Adjustable |
| 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 |
| 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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.
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eVitara vs Jimny FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Suzuki Jimny better?
The eVitara is better for normal daily use, carrying five people and luggage, with 426 km claimed range. The Jimny is the better choice when all-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki eVitara costs RM29,100 more than the Suzuki Jimny.
Which has the larger boot?
The eVitara has a 306-litre boot, which is 221 litres larger than the Jimny’s 85-litre boot. It also has five seats and five doors, against the Jimny’s four seats and three doors.
