Verdict
At RM149,900, the Honda e:N1 costs RM50,050 less than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door yet brings a 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor, 410 km range and a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also the more useful five-seater, with a 344-litre boot against 211 litres. The Jimny counters with all-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive with low range, but its 100 hp, 130 Nm petrol drivetrain takes 17.2 seconds to 100 km/h. For Malaysian road use, the Honda is the much broader daily proposition; pick the Suzuki only if low-range four-wheel drive is central to the job.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you want lower entry cost, five seats, a 410 km electric range and substantially stronger on-road performance.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range matters more than pace, boot room and rear-seat capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Honda e:N1 RM149,900; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Performance: e:N1 201 hp/310 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds; Jimny 100 hp/130 Nm and 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: e:N1 front-wheel drive; Jimny all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Capacity: e:N1 has five seats and a 344-litre boot; Jimny has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Energy storage: e:N1 has 410 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC charging; Jimny has a 40-litre petrol tank.
- Warranty: e:N1 has an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty and battery warranty; Jimny has a three-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty.
e:N1
- RM50,050 cheaper to buy.
- 201 hp and 310 Nm electric motor; 7.7-second 0-100 km/h.
- Five seats, 344-litre boot and Honda Sensing autonomous braking.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the Jimny's all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive.
- At 4,380 mm long and 1,790 mm wide, it is larger than the 3,985 mm by 1,645 mm Jimny.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- More compact 3,985 mm length and 1,645 mm width.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- RM50,050 more expensive.
- 100 hp, 130 Nm and 17.2-second 0-100 km/h are far behind the e:N1's 201 hp, 310 Nm and 7.7 seconds.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot trail the e:N1's five seats and 344 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM149,900✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| EV Range | 410 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 78 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 | 7.7 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,607 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,662 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 344 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.1" Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 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 Entry (Push Button Start) | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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 e:N1 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
e:N1 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Honda e:N1 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Honda e:N1 is better for most Malaysian buyers: it is RM50,050 cheaper, faster, has five seats and carries 344 litres. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the choice only when its all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive are needed.
What is the price difference?
The Honda e:N1 costs RM149,900 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the Jimny is RM50,050 more expensive.
Which has more usable passenger and luggage space?
The Honda e:N1 does. It seats five and has a 344-litre boot, versus four seats and 211 litres in the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door. The Honda also has a 60:40 split-folding rear seat, while the Suzuki uses a 50:50 split.