smart #5 vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Verdict
At a RM150 split, these two ask almost the same money but do very different jobs. The smart #5 is the family-sized EV: 358 hp, 6.5 seconds to 100 km/h, five seats and a 630-litre boot make it far easier to live with on-road. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is slower and smaller, with four seats and 211 litres, but it has all-wheel drive and a 1.5-litre petrol engine for buyers who want its off-road-biased layout.
Pick the smart #5 if you want EV running, much stronger performance, five seats and proper boot space for daily Malaysian family use.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive, petrol refuelling and compact dimensions matter more than speed, space or EV range.
Key differences
- Price: smart #5 RM199,800; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950
- Powertrain: smart #5 single-motor electric; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1,462 cc petrol
- Power: smart #5 358 hp; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp
- 0-100 km/h: smart #5 6.5 s; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 17.2 s
- Seats and boot: smart #5 5 seats, 630 L; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 4 seats, 211 L
- Driven wheels: smart #5 rear-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,800✓ | RM 199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,462 cc |
| Power | 358 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s✓ | 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 100.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 590 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 630 L✓ | 211 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 455 | RM 120✓ |
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.
#5
- 358 hp and 6.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 590 km EV range from a 100.0 kWh battery
- Five seats and 630-litre boot
- Rear-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- Higher annual road tax at RM455
- No petrol refuelling option
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive
- Lower annual road tax at RM120
- Compact 3,985 mm length
- 100 hp and 17.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Four seats and 211-litre boot
- No listed auto emergency braking
#5 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the smart #5 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The smart #5 is better for most road users: it is far quicker, roomier and has 590 km EV range. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the choice if you specifically want all-wheel drive and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, while the smart #5 costs RM199,800. That makes the Jimny RM150 more expensive.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The smart #5 is more practical, with five seats and a 630-litre boot. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats and 211 litres of boot space.