Verdict
The smart #5 costs RM209,800, RM9,850 above the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, but brings a 358-hp/373-Nm motor, 100-kWh battery and 590-km range. Its 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time, five seats and 630-litre boot make far more sense for carrying people and luggage. The Jimny’s 100-hp 1.5-litre petrol engine takes 17.2 seconds to 100 km/h, yet its part-time four-wheel drive with low range is the clear choice for low-speed rough-ground use. It is 720 mm shorter and its annual road tax is RM120 versus RM455.
Pick the smart #5 if you need five seats, a 630-litre boot, 590 km of EV range and much faster 6.5-second acceleration.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a shorter 3,985-mm body and lower annual road tax matter more than space and performance.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM209,800; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Powertrain and 0-100 km/h: smart #5 358 hp/373 Nm and 6.5 seconds; Jimny 100 hp/130 Nm and 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: smart #5 rear-wheel drive; Jimny part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Length and boot space: smart #5 4,705 mm and 630 litres; Jimny 3,985 mm and 211 litres.
- Seats and annual road tax: smart #5 five seats and RM455; Jimny four seats and RM120.
- Charging and fuel storage: smart #5 has a 100-kWh battery with 22-kW AC and 400-kW DC charging; Jimny has a 40-litre petrol tank.
#5
- 358-hp, 373-Nm motor and 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a 630-litre boot.
- 400-kW DC charging, 3.3-kW V2L and front/rear autonomous braking.
- RM455 annual road tax versus the Jimny’s RM120.
- Rear-wheel drive, where the Jimny has part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- 4,705-mm length is 720 mm longer than the Jimny.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- 3,985-mm body is easier to place than the 4,705-mm smart #5.
- RM120 annual road tax and a full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- 100 hp, 130 Nm and a 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 358 hp, 373 Nm and 6.5 seconds.
- Four seats and 211 litres of boot space versus five seats and 630 litres.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, unlike the smart #5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,800 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V 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 | 358 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 373 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 590 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 400 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 2,260 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Manual adjustment |
| 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, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser 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 (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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components 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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#5 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The smart #5 is better for passenger space, luggage capacity, acceleration and EV charging. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door only if its part-time four-wheel drive with low range and shorter body are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM9,850 more than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: RM209,800 versus RM199,950.
Which one has more usable space?
The smart #5 has more room on paper, with five seats, a 2,900-mm wheelbase and 630 litres of boot space. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats, a 2,590-mm wheelbase and 211 litres of boot space.