Verdict
The RM41,050 jump to the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door buys a 505 mm longer body, 340 mm more wheelbase, two extra doors and a 211-litre boot versus 85 litres. That matters far more than performance: both use the same 100 hp/130 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, 4AT and part-time four-wheel drive with low range. The three-door Suzuki Jimny remains the sharper value call at RM158,900, and its 3,480 mm length is easier to place. But four-door access and useful luggage space make the 5-Door the less compromised daily vehicle.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if RM158,900 pricing, a 3,480 mm body and adaptive cruise control matter more than rear-door access and boot space.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you need five doors and its 211-litre boot, accepting the RM41,050 price increase and fewer listed driver-assistance features.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Length: Suzuki Jimny 3,480 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3,985 mm.
- Wheelbase: Suzuki Jimny 2,250 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 2,590 mm.
- Doors: Suzuki Jimny 3; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 5.
- Boot space: Suzuki Jimny 85 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 211 litres.
- Warranty: Suzuki Jimny 5 years/unlimited mileage; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3 years/100,000 km.
Jimny
- RM41,050 less expensive
- Shorter 3,480 mm body
- Adaptive cruise control, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction
- Three doors versus five
- 85-litre boot versus 211 litres
- 2,250 mm wheelbase versus 2,590 mm
Jimny 5-Door
- Five doors and rear child safety locks
- 211-litre boot
- Reverse camera, four rear parking sensors and folding wing mirrors
- RM41,050 more expensive
- No listed collision warning, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control
- 3-year/100,000 km warranty versus 5 years/unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74 mm × 85 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 4AT |
| Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 17.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 211 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
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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Jimny vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is better for carrying people and luggage, with five doors and a 211-litre boot. The three-door Jimny is better value, costs RM41,050 less and has adaptive cruise control, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the five-door costs RM41,050 more.
Do the Suzuki Jimny and Suzuki Jimny 5-Door have the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 1,462 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 100 hp at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm, paired with a four-speed automatic and part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
