Verdict
At RM188,000, the eVitara costs RM29,100 more than the RM158,900 Jimny, but brings a 61.1-kWh battery, 426 km claimed range and 172 hp/193 Nm motor to the Malaysian commute. Its five doors, five seats and 306-litre boot also make it far easier to use daily. The Jimny is the specialist choice: its part-time four-wheel drive with low range, 1,435 kg kerb weight and full-size spare suit rougher routes, yet its three-door body, four seats and 85-litre boot demand real compromise.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want EV driving, a 426 km claimed range and proper five-seat, five-door family practicality.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare matter more than passenger and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900.
- Powertrain: eVitara has a 172 hp/193 Nm electric motor; Jimny has a 100 hp/130 Nm 1,462 cc petrol engine.
- Driveline: eVitara front-wheel drive; Jimny part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Practicality: eVitara has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 306-litre boot; Jimny has 3 doors, 4 seats and an 85-litre boot.
- Dimensions: eVitara is 4,275 mm long on a 2,700 mm wheelbase; Jimny is 3,480 mm long on a 2,250 mm wheelbase.
- Spare tyre: eVitara gets a tyre repair kit; Jimny gets a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
eVitara
- 426 km claimed EV range from a 61.1-kWh battery
- Five doors, five seats and 306-litre boot
- 360-degree camera, blind-spot system and autonomous braking
- RM29,100 costlier
- Front-wheel drive versus the Jimny's part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare and all-terrain tyres
- 353 kg lighter than the eVitara
- Three doors and four seats versus the eVitara's five-door, five-seat layout
- 85-litre boot versus 306 litres
- No reverse camera, parking sensors or blind-spot system
| 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 |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 daily Malaysian use, with five doors, five seats, 306 litres of boot space and a 426 km claimed EV range. Pick the Jimny only if its part-time four-wheel drive with low range is central to your use.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki eVitara costs RM29,100 more than the Suzuki Jimny. That gap brings electric power, a 61.1-kWh battery, a much larger cabin and boot, plus a broader safety and parking kit.
Which one is better for rough roads?
The Jimny is the clear choice for rough routes because it has part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles with coil springs, all-terrain tyres and a full-size spare. The eVitara is front-wheel drive.